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FA08 GCF

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,195 mi
Last recorded163,195 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 163,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 149,697 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 149,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 139,534 miles

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 97,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,536 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 50,456 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,108 miles

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

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

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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FA08 GCF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FA08 GCF, 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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FA08 GCF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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