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LV59 VZW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,104 mi
Last recorded127,104 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 VZW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,104 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,364 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,171 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 115,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,269 miles

n/s/front lower lamp broken but works ok

Fail 21 Sep 2021 104,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

n/s/front lower lamp broken but works ok

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,404 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,404 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside + Offside lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,815 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,816 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,729 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all levels low

Fail 2 Jun 2015 29,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all levels low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear seat's folded away (not in use)

rear tyre's worn unevenly and perished

Fail 30 Jul 2014 24,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear seat's folded away (not in use)

rear tyre's worn unevenly and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,129 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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LV59 VZW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV59 VZW, 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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LV59 VZW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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