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AK09 AEW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,918 mi
Last recorded157,918 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 AEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 157,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively minimal (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively minimal (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 123,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 123,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,994 miles

EML Illuminated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front tyre worn at edges

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing in tread

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 112,722 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split at ends (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split at ends (8.2.2)

EML Illuminated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front tyre worn at edges

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing in tread

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,082 miles

engine and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2016 101,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,065 miles

Engine obscured by cover and under tray

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint minimal (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,529 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper staring to smear screen

Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,650 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper staring to smear screen

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,288 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,576 miles

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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AK09 AEW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 99,307 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 AK09 AEW, 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 17 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK09 AEW registered?

AK09 AEW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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