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LR09 YRO

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

245,093 mi
Last recorded245,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 YRO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 245,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 218,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 217,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 199,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 184,758 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 176,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes are perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 176,914 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes are perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 152,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,232 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the sidewall

offside headlamp secure at time of test however nut missing off of securing bolt

Fail 16 Mar 2015 147,216 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear n/s tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2014 128,097 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 127,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,475 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 98,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,416 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,794 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,641 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 YRO 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 68.4%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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