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VO09 VLZ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,585 mi
Last recorded130,585 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 130,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 130,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,865 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2024 116,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 110,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is deteriorated but doesn't have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is deteriorated but doesn't have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,106 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 96,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear area (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre area (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,874 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,549 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2014 45,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn

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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VO09 VLZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VO09 VLZ, 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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VO09 VLZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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