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LR09 LHW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,570 mi
Last recorded182,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 LHW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 182,570 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 182,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 160,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018 159,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 150,186 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 150,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 136,214 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 136,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 131,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 131,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,503 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 122,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 77,249 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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LR09 LHW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LR09 LHW, 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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LR09 LHW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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