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H1 VDV

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,484 mi
Last recorded155,484 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 VDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 155,484 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,351 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak around cam belt area.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 141,056 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 130,779 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR INNER UNDER SILLS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 130,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR INNER UNDER SILLS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 130,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 124,242 miles

Coolant leak cam belt area pos water pump . ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat not up at time of test .

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo boost hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,233 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded in loadspace ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 118,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded in loadspace ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,645 miles

rear seats not up at time of test .

Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,040 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,887 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,330 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 86,330 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,310 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal brake pedal pad (3.3.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,332 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,746 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 37,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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H1 VDV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H1 VDV, 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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H1 VDV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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