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FV09 VEX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,695 mi
Last recorded163,695 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 163,695 miles

Both wiper blades are worn

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides require attention ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 135,889 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 135,886 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,361 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,980 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 86,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger broken. (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

no tow ball fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions to clean to register on the smoke amalyser

slight damage to n/s/r safety belt

Fail 6 Jul 2014 44,968 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions to clean to register on the smoke amalyser

slight damage to n/s/r safety belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,037 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,259 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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FV09 VEX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV09 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

FV09 VEX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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