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FL09 ECD

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,977 mi
Last recorded164,977 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 ECD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 164,977 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS [Trailing arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 155,365 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 144,350 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 144,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 101,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 75,653 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 75,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 64,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin axle (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2016 64,151 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin axle (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,154 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 49,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,494 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,453 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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FL09 ECD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL09 ECD, 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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What year was FL09 ECD registered?

FL09 ECD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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