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BG09 DDV

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,609 mi
Last recorded168,609 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 DDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,609 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 168,607 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 149,138 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Fail 17 May 2019 149,136 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 135,308 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITOR MARKERS IN CENTRE OF TREAD

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 14 May 2018 135,303 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITOR MARKERS IN CENTRE OF TREAD

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 25 May 2017 119,683 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 119,680 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE (1.8)

coil spring broken NEARSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 27 May 2016 103,936 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 103,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE/REAR (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH UNBONDED (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON BOTH EDGES & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Pass 7 May 2015 89,878 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 89,873 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing off on both edges & worn close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

Pass 27 May 2014 82,945 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,960 miles

offside rear tyre as screw in tread

Pass 16 May 2012 70,398 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 70,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG09 DDV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BG09 DDV, 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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BG09 DDV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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