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AK09 HBF

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,248 mi
Last recorded156,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 HBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 156,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 156,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 146,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 142,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 142,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,558 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp bracket cracked but lamp secure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts unable to inspect due to items covering rear seats

Pass 14 Jan 2020 126,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play detected at front wheels

Steering has a slightly notchy operation

Fail 14 Jan 2020 126,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play detected at front wheels

Steering has a slightly notchy operation

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 119,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight wear on outer edge and tyre lightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre lightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,905 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear exhaust blowing at the brackets. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear row seats and belts not inspected as load area was in use.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,124 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 HBF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBF, 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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AK09 HBF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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