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L88 ALP

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,785 mi
Last recorded161,785 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 ALP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 161,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2025 161,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 153,540 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 153,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 142,445 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 142,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 132,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 121,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 121,571 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,014 miles

All 4 tyres worn

Front sub-frame rusty

Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty

Rear brake pads worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2020 115,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

All 4 tyres worn

Front sub-frame rusty

Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty

Rear brake pads worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,967 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ( OS Weaker) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OS and NS (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,147 miles

Small chip in windscreen, NS. Zero Smoke.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,831 miles

Far rear seats not in use unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 53,831 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Far rear seats not in use unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,613 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L88 ALP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey 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 L88 ALP, 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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L88 ALP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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