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RV09 MXU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,150 mi
Last recorded172,150 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 MXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 172,150 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 166,766 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 166,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 156,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 148,897 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front noise from inside wing

Fail 25 Jan 2021 148,867 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working one off three light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front noise from inside wing

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 138,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 4 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 132,166 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 132,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure lower seat frame, bolt lose back of seat. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 118,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,637 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,998 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE REPLACEMENT! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 109,190 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,457 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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RV09 MXU 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 RV09 MXU, 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 RV09 MXU registered?

RV09 MXU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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