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RK09 VXA

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,762 mi
Last recorded155,762 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 VXA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 155,762 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 146,993 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 132,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,322 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2021 114,451 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 114,451 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,386 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,331 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 104,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,037 miles

Offside Front tyre has age deterioration cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2018 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60/16V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front both front tyres have sidewall deterioration cracking

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on very limit+ bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly worn/corroded inner disc surface braking away (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,201 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 79,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust emissions high/close to limits

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,895 miles

exhaust emissions high/close to limits

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,091 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,294 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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RK09 VXA is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK09 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

RK09 VXA is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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