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FV09 MLN

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,715 mi
Last recorded135,715 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 MLN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 135,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2026 135,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,132 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 in rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 120,299 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 in rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,874 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Back ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,572 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 28 Feb 2020 100,190 miles

Emissions too clean blip not detected

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,426 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front starting to wear in areas close to wear bar limits

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,200 miles

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 25 Jul 2018 89,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear tyres split between tread and wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low [o/s] (3.5.1g)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in tailpipe by rear support bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,526 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged Both n/s rims (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres deteriorating on side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2013 36,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres becoming low on tread

n/s/f tyre swcuffed and damaged on outer sidewall,feathering on outer edge

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 MLN is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLN, 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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FV09 MLN is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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