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SW05 NAN

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,787 mi
Last recorded146,787 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NAN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 146,787 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 146,787 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 142,029 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 136,376 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 136,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 131,226 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 131,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 125,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2021 125,777 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE check tracking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2020 121,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 111,135 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2018 104,136 miles

some fluctuations in front brake test readings.

Fail 29 May 2018 104,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

some fluctuations in front brake test readings.

Pass 19 May 2017 93,074 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 93,074 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit in tread centre.

Pass 24 May 2016 77,476 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 27 May 2015 68,808 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,587 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 33,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,869 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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SW05 NAN is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW05 NAN, 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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SW05 NAN is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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