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RK09 VTU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,799 mi
Last recorded134,799 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 VTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 134,799 miles

All underbody protected by underseal

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 134,780 miles

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

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 3 May 2024 133,964 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 131,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 127,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 124,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 120,230 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,778 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 114,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 108,156 miles

chip on windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 18 May 2018 108,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chip on windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 19 May 2017 100,980 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 100,980 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,937 miles

slight stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,906 miles

osr tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 57,613 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 57,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres 3mm tread on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,498 miles

Both front tyres 1.6mm on very edges.

Front pads getting low.

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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RK09 VTU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RK09 VTU, 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 RK09 VTU registered?

RK09 VTU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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