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LD09 XWV

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,834 mi
Last recorded156,834 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 XWV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 156,834 miles

Centre brake light partially working

Front windscreen chipped

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 152,404 miles

Both rear tyre cracking on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear outer side light not working

Fail 31 May 2024 152,403 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre cracking on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear outer side light not working

Pass 18 May 2023 144,948 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

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

Pass 9 May 2022 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 9 May 2022 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 14 May 2021 126,040 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front windscreen chipped

Pass 19 May 2020 116,643 miles

** both front tyres worn on both edges and wearing down close to markers 215/60/16**

** tracking required **

both front lower arm leading bushes cracking

centre brake light not working

offside front steering arm slight play

offside rear tailing gate side light dim

Pass 7 May 2019 107,309 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside mirror cover damage

various body damage

Fail 7 May 2019 107,309 miles

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

offside mirror cover damage

various body damage

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 83,033 miles

centre exhaust tail pipe has a small hole due to corrosion

Fail 5 May 2017 83,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust tail pipe has a small hole due to corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 72,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 62,699 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 62,699 miles

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

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

***** strong advice , wheel tracking strongly recommended

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,860 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

** front brake pads worn very low 2mm **

nearside rear various side lights not working upper and lower

offside rear various side lights not working upper and lower

rear brake pads worn very thin 3mm

Pass 3 May 2013 39,361 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 39,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 30,635 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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LD09 XWV 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 LD09 XWV, 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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LD09 XWV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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