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SL09 MWC

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,204 mi
Last recorded157,204 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 MWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 157,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

engine malfunction warning on dashboard but no engine management lamp on

Fail 18 Dec 2020 157,204 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust and engine malfunction warning (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

engine malfunction warning on dashboard but no engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2019 149,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 137,985 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 137,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,430 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,599 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 99,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 93,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,958 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 27 Dec 2012 87,800 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,241 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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SL09 MWC is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL09 MWC, 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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SL09 MWC is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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