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FT09 LYG

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,342 mi
Last recorded149,342 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LYG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 149,342 miles

Front Bonnet catch sticking.

Rear Centre stop lamp not working.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 149,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

Front Bonnet catch sticking.

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres outer edges worn low, 3mm.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire . (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 14 Apr 2018 133,533 miles

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

Front wipers smear slightly

PAS fluid on min

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

Rear tyres tapering on inside

centre brake light out

Fail 3 Apr 2018 133,532 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section towards rear join rotten large hole (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end of boot detached and looks stretched (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wipers smear slightly

PAS fluid on min

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

Rear tyres tapering on inside

centre brake light out

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,632 miles

Oil leak ()

centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,441 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 89,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,543 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,195 miles

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)

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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FT09 LYG is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT09 LYG, 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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FT09 LYG is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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