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AV09 SXS

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,781 mi
Last recorded175,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 SXS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 175,781 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 175,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes insecure in centre

Pass 29 Jun 2022 172,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 172,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 167,834 miles

Exhaust blow rear box

Fail 29 Jun 2021 167,834 miles

Exhaust blow rear box

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 164,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 164,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 133,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 133,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 113,649 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under trays and front tyres slight worn inner edges

Pass 3 May 2016 99,817 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 99,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 86,676 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slight worn

Pass 7 May 2013 57,408 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2012 43,272 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

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 SXS 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 66.7%.

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 SXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 SXS registered?

AV09 SXS is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is AV09 SXS safe to buy?

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