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KV09 SWY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,172 mi
Last recorded148,172 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 SWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 148,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 165,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 151,037 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 151,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,785 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight - just pass smoke metered test 3rd attempt (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - service brake fluctuating slight rear disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside is dim advised to replace both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - parking brake grabbing slightly (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - parking brake grabbing slightly (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn front slight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and its joints mountings are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner outer - suspension arms are corroded slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced advised to change all bulbs soon as possible - dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread readable - advised to be replaced soon as possible reflective backing is worn (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both - nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 142,785 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight - just pass smoke metered test 3rd attempt (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - service brake fluctuating slight rear disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working wiring was disconnected - wiring connection and mount and horn is corroded worn advised to change soon as possible (7.7 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside is dim advised to replace both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - parking brake grabbing slightly (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - parking brake grabbing slightly (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn front slight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and its joints mountings are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner outer - suspension arms are corroded slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced advised to change all bulbs soon as possible - dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread readable - advised to be replaced soon as possible reflective backing is worn (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both - nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen aligned - washer pump is working but is weak advised to be changed soon as possible (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,436 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 124,426 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 120,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,129 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,930 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KV09 SWY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc 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 KV09 SWY, 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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KV09 SWY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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