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GL09 VKT

2009 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,362 mi
Last recorded149,362 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 VKT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 149,362 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 149,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 137,267 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 137,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,063 miles

Front coolant level low

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 126,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front coolant level low

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,848 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 114,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,185 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,439 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,439 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 89,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,463 miles

Leak front under engine covers.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack inner joints slight play.

Offside Front washer jet weak but still cleaning the screen.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,463 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Leak front under engine covers.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack inner joints slight play.

Offside Front washer jet weak but still cleaning the screen.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,802 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 60,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has few cuts in it

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has few cuts in it

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,478 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn inner wall

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner-outer edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

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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GL09 VKT 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 GL09 VKT, 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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GL09 VKT is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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