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SGZ 2378

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,627 mi
Last recorded106,627 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGZ 2378
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 106,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a intermittent fault

Pass 19 Apr 2025 104,208 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,619 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bonnet plastic handle slightly damage, but still functional as intended

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 101,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bonnet plastic handle slightly damage, but still functional as intended

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 116,538 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also punchtured & small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 116,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also punchtured & small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 112,067 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Pads down to 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trail arm front bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 112,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Valve leaking. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Pads down to 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trail arm front bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,811 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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 106,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,458 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,625 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded - front brake pads getting low

slight play in steering on lock to lock check

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs inner face corroded - front brake pads getting low

slight play in steering on lock to lock check

Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,162 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,935 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 85,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,668 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,168 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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SGZ 2378 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 60.9%.

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 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 SGZ 2378, 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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SGZ 2378 is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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