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OE09 VDP

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,789 mi
Last recorded162,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 VDP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 162,789 miles

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

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 162,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 147,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 147,601 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 6 Jul 2022 139,498 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar droplink gaiters perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2022 139,498 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar droplink gaiters perishing

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 127,866 miles

engine has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre is wearing on edges and close to its limit

offside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and close to its limit

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2021 127,865 miles

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

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

engine has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre is wearing on edges and close to its limit

offside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and close to its limit

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2020 119,294 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

rear brake pads are low

Fail 24 Jul 2020 119,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

rear brake pads are low

Pass 29 May 2019 109,625 miles

centre stop is not working

engine has a oil leak

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 28 May 2019 109,568 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to check (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear unable to check (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to check (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear unable to check (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to check (7.1.2 (d))

front brake discs are slightly pitted

centre stop is not working

engine has a oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge misshapen on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge misshapen on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 86,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,007 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 77,141 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 66,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 55,307 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,746 miles

o/s/r brake pad starting to get low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,790 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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OE09 VDP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OE09 VDP, 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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OE09 VDP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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