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OY09 YZV

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,040 mi
Last recorded178,040 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YZV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 178,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 164,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 147,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 130,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 115,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 103,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,560 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 66,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,893 miles

rear tyres stepped

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,470 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,867 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 YZV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZV, 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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What year was OY09 YZV registered?

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

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