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R88 OER

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 OER
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 114,179 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,043 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 110,042 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,203 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spear wheel carrier soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,811 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,774 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 98,774 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear heatshield loose likely to fall off

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,142 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big bush at front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 87,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,251 miles

both rear trailing arms bush splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,520 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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R88 OER is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R88 OER, 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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R88 OER is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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