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C4 BYB

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,510 mi
Last recorded29,510 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BYB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 29,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 137,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 28,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 27,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 26,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 26,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm debonding at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,952 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm debonding at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 24,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,036 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

additional rear seats not in use at time of testing

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,170 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2017 21,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 21,069 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2017 92,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 19,160 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,921 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 16,929 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

drivers window inop

Fail 26 Nov 2015 16,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

drivers window inop

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 15,004 miles

rear seats stowed

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,764 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 12,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,078 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,830 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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C4 BYB is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C4 BYB, 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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C4 BYB is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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