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FN09 FBY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

356,060 mi
Last recorded356,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 FBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 356,060 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to rear suspension in poor condition (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases has a hole in system by the middle support mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID system fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear most seats in wrong way round (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear most seats in wrong way round (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 355,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 352,473 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 352,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 347,818 miles

oil leak from engine unable to see exactly where from because of under tray

some movement in engine/ gearbox mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2018 336,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF indicator pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR indicator becoming pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 331,220 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 331,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 321,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 321,749 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 295,928 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 295,907 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 274,327 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 274,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 274,301 miles

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

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)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 274,301 miles

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

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

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)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 256,016 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 229,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 167,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,857 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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FN09 FBY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN09 FBY, 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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FN09 FBY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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