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FV09 CWA

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,359 mi
Last recorded242,359 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 CWA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 242,359 miles

driver advised on body work

Fail 5 Dec 2017 242,253 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control front bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split but needs new rack (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

driver advised on body work

Pass 5 Dec 2016 198,847 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 167,177 miles

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE and 3MM

Nearside Rear wheel damaged inner rim

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Fail 7 Dec 2015 167,154 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE and 3MM

Nearside Rear wheel damaged inner rim

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2015 166,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 154,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,524 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 140,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 130,101 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 121,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 210,836 miles

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

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

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

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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FV09 CWA is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV09 CWA, 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 FV09 CWA registered?

FV09 CWA is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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