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VK09 FHP

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,885 mi
Last recorded153,885 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FHP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 153,885 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 Oct 2024 145,015 miles

Nearside damage to door and rear quarter

Fail 26 Sep 2024 145,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside damage to door and rear quarter

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 139,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 121,050 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,853 miles

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 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,718 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 43,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear seats / belts not checked crane fitted

trays & covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 38,928 miles

rear seats & belts not fully checked boot loaded

Pass 6 May 2015 34,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seats & belts not checked crane fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 30,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 26,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear belts not checked due to boot loaded & crane fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 22,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats belts not checked due t crane fitted in rear

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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VK09 FHP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VK09 FHP, 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 VK09 FHP registered?

VK09 FHP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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