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R8 MLF

2009 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,372 mi
Last recorded172,372 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 172,372 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 172,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 164,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 154,218 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 146,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 136,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 117,562 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,943 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 108,943 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,976 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 73,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,573 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,569 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,217 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 38,217 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,210 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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R8 MLF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in White 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 R8 MLF, 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 R8 MLF registered?

R8 MLF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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