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SW02 DRY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 DRY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main big pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting on dpf broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated puncture (5.2.3 (l))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges plus n/s/r starting to crack

Pass 10 Apr 2025
Pass 22 Mar 2024
Fail 14 Mar 2024

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning handbrake mechanism (1.1.5 (d))

Pass 20 May 2022 79,422 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer cracked

Pass 27 May 2021 75,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,755 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 60,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,115 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 45,224 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 45,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 40,204 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW02 DRY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW02 DRY, 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 SW02 DRY registered?

SW02 DRY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SW02 DRY safe to buy?

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