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AY09 XBE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,318 mi
Last recorded191,318 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XBE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 191,318 miles

Covers fitted that mask some testable items

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 181,433 miles

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

Covers fitted that mask some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 181,433 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Covers fitted that mask some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 175,033 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Trims fitted that cover testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2022 165,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,956 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 132,959 miles

rear discs and pads worn

rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,209 miles

rear trailing arm front bushes have play

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,786 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 89,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,920 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,918 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,945 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 72,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,336 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,336 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,334 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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AY09 XBE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY09 XBE, 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 AY09 XBE registered?

AY09 XBE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is AY09 XBE safe to buy?

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