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SW09 UHB

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,921 mi
Last recorded145,921 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 UHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades are slightly poor

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and has 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 145,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also worn on the edges and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades are slightly poor

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and has 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 130,163 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 130,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 119,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 108,657 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 108,041 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 99,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 89,211 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,172 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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SW09 UHB is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW09 UHB, 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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SW09 UHB is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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