2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · HF57 BMV
2008 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 205,114 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF57 BMV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2022
- 205,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF57 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Galaxy (HF57 BMV) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HF57 BMV Mileage History
- 13/05/2022205,114 mi
- 13/05/2022205,114 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Galaxy Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bush Splitting and MOT FailureModerate
The Ford Galaxy Mk2 shares its rear suspension design with the Mondeo Mk4 and S-MAX Mk1, featuring large cylindrical rubber-metal voided bushes pressed into the rear trailing arms. Due to the Galaxy high unladen mass and heavy passenger loading, these bushes suffer continuous torsional fatigue and shear forces over UK potholes and traffic-calming cushions. Over time, the rubber debonds from the central steel sleeve and splits completely. This results in unstable high-speed rear-end wander, loud clunking over bumps, accelerated inner tyre shoulder wear, and an automatic MOT rejection.
- Electric Parking Brake Motor Seizure and Wiring Loom BreakModerate
Higher-specification Galaxy models equipped with the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system frequently experience handbrake failure due to exposure to road spray, salt, and dirt. The cable-pull actuator module mounted above the rear axle or the rear caliper electrical harnesses suffer water ingress, corroding the internal motor gears or rotting the wiring pins. Alternatively, the centre console EPB switch rocker contacts crack and fail. When the system malfunctions, the electric handbrake either fails to apply, triggering a dashboard warning, or worse, remains seized locked onto the rear brake discs, immobilising the vehicle.
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