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PT51 COL

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

254,906 mi
Last recorded254,906 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT51 COL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 254,906 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 254,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure top mount broke (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward dog bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside n/s parking brake low effort compared to o/s /possibly caliper sliders

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door handle sticking , not returning unassisted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 254,744 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 251,516 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing cracked and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 245,908 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 245,908 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 237,077 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 237,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 221,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 204,230 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 204,230 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 154,144 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 154,144 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 147,820 miles

Central Rear stop lamp disconnected

Side repeater slightly discoloured n s and o s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 147,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Central Rear stop lamp disconnected

Side repeater slightly discoloured n s and o s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 136,951 miles

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

e m l light on

Fail 20 Aug 2016 136,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

e m l light on

Pass 18 Aug 2015 132,732 miles

n/s mirror secured with tape.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 132,730 miles

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

n/s mirror secured with tape.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 129,866 miles

Nearside 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)

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

rear number plate loose

Fail 5 Aug 2013 107,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,453 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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PT51 COL is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PT51 COL, 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 PT51 COL registered?

PT51 COL is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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