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AV09 LZU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LZU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 134,501 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 134,140 miles

damage to the nearside no sharp protrusions

front exhaust flex joint insecure not leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2023 134,139 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to the nearside no sharp protrusions

front exhaust flex joint insecure not leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,678 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 132,678 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 131,564 miles

damage to the n/s front wing and n/s/ rear door

Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,129 miles

Heavy oil leak

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

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

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 27 Feb 2017 116,129 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Heavy oil leak

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

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,404 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 99,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside number plate light dim and loose

Pass 24 May 2014 69,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light does not work

Fail 21 May 2014 68,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light does not work

Pass 28 May 2013 50,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

child locks are activated on both rear doors

n/s/r reflector cracked

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 May 2013 50,946 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child locks are activated on both rear doors

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall

n/s/r reflector cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 May 2012 42,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 42,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV09 LZU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV09 LZU, 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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AV09 LZU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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