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SH09 UVB

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,526 mi
Last recorded158,526 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 UVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 158,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 154,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 151,379 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 147,713 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,888 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 126,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack arm side (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres tracking on inside edge

Fail 8 May 2018 126,229 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack arm side (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres tracking on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,911 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 111,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2016 98,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2015 80,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center stop lamp not working

play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 15 May 2015 80,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center stop lamp not working

play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 15 May 2014 61,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 41,119 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UVB is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

SH09 UVB is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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