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SH09 FHP

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,891 mi
Last recorded140,891 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 FHP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 140,891 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 140,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 139,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,018 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 126,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 126,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,444 miles

** strong advice** blue smoke during accleration

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,444 miles

** strong advice** blue smoke during accleration

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,968 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 100,715 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 100,524 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,446 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,732 miles

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,661 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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SH09 FHP 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 68.4%.

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 SH09 FHP, 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 SH09 FHP registered?

SH09 FHP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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