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SH09 ODW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,005 mi
Last recorded136,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 ODW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 136,005 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 136,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 128,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,574 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 119,574 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 112,831 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,082 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 103,023 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners plus various bits hanging on mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,922 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners plus various bits hanging on mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,514 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield insecure [ rear box].

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 84,141 miles

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

front brake discs worn

wiperblades streaking

Fail 13 May 2019 84,101 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pipe at filter snapped (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs worn

wiperblades streaking

Pass 9 May 2018 76,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% x2 bulbs out (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 May 2018 76,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% x2 bulbs out (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 70,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 70,039 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 62,380 miles

tyre sealant expired

Fail 10 May 2016 62,380 miles

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

tyre sealant expired

Pass 12 May 2015 52,716 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2014 43,639 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 35,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,337 miles

Nearside 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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SH09 ODW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ODW, 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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SH09 ODW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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