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LF08 BVH

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,342 mi
Last recorded215,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 BVH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 215,342 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.. and body filled (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 215,340 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective pipe detached/deteriorated from PDF (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.. and body filled (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 201,309 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 201,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front undertray insecure

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 178,703 miles

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

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

far rear seats/belts not checked items in area

Fail 24 Jan 2023 178,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure far rear by rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

far rear seats/belts not checked items in area

Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding /badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

far rear seats/belts not checked items in area

Fail 20 Jan 2022 154,878 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding /badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

far rear seats/belts not checked items in area

Pass 20 Jan 2021 141,961 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres edge wear near limit (pressures) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 141,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres edge wear near limit (pressures) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 129,664 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner side light bulbs x2 does not work

Nearside Rear reverse light does not work

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,885 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,625 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,670 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 94,670 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,771 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 80,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 80,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 65,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 65,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 47,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,741 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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LF08 BVH is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 LF08 BVH, 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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LF08 BVH is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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