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VK09 XAS

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,477 mi
Last recorded167,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 XAS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 167,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding is failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats in the boot are folded flat and there are good in the boot ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 167,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding is failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats in the boot are folded flat and there are good in the boot ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 160,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 160,392 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,640 miles

Nearside rear position light has bulb not working but not less than 50%.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread [3mm]

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside/nearside rear brake pads getting slightly low.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper blade split/worn.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 127,173 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside/nearside rear brake pads getting slightly low.

Offside/nearside rear tyres getting slightly low.[3mm]

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper blade split/worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,935 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,777 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014
Fail 1 Jul 2014

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 61,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,410 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2012 46,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XAS 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 60%.

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 XAS, 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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VK09 XAS is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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