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BF09 ZYE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,942 mi
Last recorded128,942 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ZYE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,942 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated steering, suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated steering, suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated steering, suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,389 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,374 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 116,590 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 27 Apr 2023 116,590 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 19 Apr 2022 109,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 100,049 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 15 Apr 2020 89,495 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

rear seat belts cannot inspect not in use at time of test

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

cannot inspect rear seat not in use at time of test

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,480 miles

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

object in rear seats cannot inspect belts

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

object in rear seats cannot inspect belts

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,746 miles

no access to rear seats

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no access to rear seats

Fail 23 Apr 2015 57,619 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no access to rear seats

Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

central B/L inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,734 miles

central B/L inoperative

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,728 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,717 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,940 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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BF09 ZYE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF09 ZYE, 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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BF09 ZYE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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