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OY09 ZCX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,078 mi
Last recorded196,078 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 ZCX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 196,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Fail 25 Mar 2024 196,078 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2023 186,576 miles

engine oil level very low

high level stop lamp not working/connected

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2022 171,909 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 171,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 168,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 160,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 146,945 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 146,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 132,617 miles

Back Box Outer Skin Deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 118,425 miles

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,676 miles

Back exhaust box corroded

Both rears tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 102,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Back exhaust box corroded

Both rears tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 21 May 2015 87,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,887 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 56,417 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 40,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 40,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZCX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 OY09 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

OY09 ZCX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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