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FL09 MSX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,818 mi
Last recorded160,818 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 160,818 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 160,259 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 141,523 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 141,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,336 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,140 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,644 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 108,986 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,171 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 102,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 99,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear row of passanger seats erected prior to test. To enable seat and seatbelt checks.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

smoke level getting high.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,990 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear disks worn and corroded.

smoke level getting high.

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 MSX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL09 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

FL09 MSX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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