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AB08 BXC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,002 mi
Last recorded107,002 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BXC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 96,314 miles

Engine oil leak?

Front Surface corrosion to front subframe and components.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush debonding/splitting and would recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush debonding/splitting and would recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components.

TPMS warning indicates a fault.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,477 miles

TPMS indicates a fault with the system.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 95,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS indicates a fault with the system.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm front bushes debonding

engine oil leak

windscreen wipers poor and noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2021 95,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm front bushes debonding

engine oil leak

windscreen wipers poor and noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

tpms malfunction on dash

windscreen dirty/wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2019 91,191 miles

Engine oil leak?

Front brake discs in poor condition and recommend replacement.

N/S rear outer position lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads and discs require replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring not working. Incorrect tyre valves fitted?

Pass 11 May 2018 84,086 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear suspension trailing arm main bushes starting to de bond

Fail 10 May 2018 84,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear suspension trailing arm main bushes starting to de bond

engine oil leak

near side rear tyre appears low on pressure and has nail in

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 18 May 2017 73,534 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to debond

too clean to start smoke check

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 12 May 2016 65,134 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 65,134 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' telephone mounting (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,336 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 56,336 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2014 48,891 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 48,891 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 41,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 31,715 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 23,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2011 23,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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AB08 BXC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 BXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 BXC registered?

AB08 BXC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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