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RV09 VDY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,194 mi
Last recorded177,194 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 177,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 173,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 168,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 161,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 161,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 150,637 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 139,476 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 139,476 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 127,555 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,318 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 104,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,169 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 94,005 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,005 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,283 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 5,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 VDY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RV09 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

RV09 VDY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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