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FP09 MKZ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,415 mi
Last recorded144,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 MKZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 144,415 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 144,415 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 132,332 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jan 2024 119,455 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 119,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,954 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,954 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,806 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 central row ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn from outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Tyre worn from outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 80,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 central row ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn from outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Tyre worn from outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,429 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 70,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 64,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,045 miles

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

Rear child seats fitted to 4 seats belts not fully checked

Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,217 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of some seat belts.

Small chips in screen.

Undershield fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

n/s/r tyre ON legal limit.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.(below 1.6mm on edges).

Fail 11 Dec 2015 54,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of some seat belts.

Front pads getting low.

Small chips in screen.

Undershield fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

n/s/r tyre ON legal limit.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.(below 1.6mm on edges).

Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,071 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,281 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,342 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 28,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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FP09 MKZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP09 MKZ, 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 FP09 MKZ registered?

FP09 MKZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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