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OY09 VWH

2009 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,344 mi
Last recorded181,344 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VWH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 181,344 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 181,285 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 168,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 159,659 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corner loose, bumper still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perishing 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside damage to sill, not affecting structure of vehicle

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 135,001 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corner loose, bumper still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perishing 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside damage to sill, not affecting structure of vehicle

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,545 miles

Both rear tyres showing wear signs on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Bodywork damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear tyres showing wear signs on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Bodywork damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,686 miles

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

Nearside Front BODY DAMAGE

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 120,686 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front BODY DAMAGE

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,301 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f body damage

Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,502 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 92,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,537 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,271 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,907 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,907 miles

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)

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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OY09 VWH is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY09 VWH, 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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OY09 VWH is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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