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AB08 BXX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,921 mi
Last recorded143,921 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BXX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 143,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 132,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 113,641 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,786 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 89,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,914 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,948 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 49,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,396 miles

rhf tyre has cracks apearing near the inner seat bead

rhr tyre has cracks appearing near the inner seat bead

unable to test both rear seat belts due to seat being folded

Fail 14 May 2012 32,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rhf tyre has cracks apearing near the inner seat bead

rhr tyre has cracks appearing near the inner seat bead

unable to test both rear seat belts due to seat being folded

Pass 19 May 2011 23,586 miles

rear seats folded at the time of test

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 BXX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BXX, 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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AB08 BXX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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