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EA09 GDX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,620 mi
Last recorded152,620 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 GDX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 152,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak Water pump area. ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 152,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak Water pump area. ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 145,551 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

long travel on parking brake

Fail 23 Sep 2024 145,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

long travel on parking brake

Pass 28 Sep 2023 137,596 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,142 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 114,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,897 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,490 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,479 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever insecure No ratchet on lever. No hold. (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Unbonded. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Unbonded. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Resevoir empty. Corrected during test. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have some inner edge wear.

Rear N/S/R and O/S/R tyres very low pressures. Corrected during test.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,756 miles

Exhaust back box mount slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,744 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust back box mount slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 86,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,528 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,528 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA09 GDX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA09 GDX, 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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EA09 GDX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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