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VK09 FMD

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

208,856 mi
Last recorded208,856 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FMD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 208,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 199,070 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 199,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 188,997 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 188,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 183,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 171,420 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 171,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 170,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 163,165 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 163,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 147,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 132,028 miles

front tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 8 May 2014 132,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 118,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 103,016 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2013 103,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,524 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,524 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 75,276 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 75,276 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,753 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 48,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 48,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,174 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,562 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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VK09 FMD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VK09 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

VK09 FMD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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