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WG09 GWY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,105 mi
Last recorded147,105 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 GWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 147,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 147,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front droplink, both dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 133,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edges - rest of tread 6mm

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s outer approx. 2mm thick - all others approx. 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 133,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also is smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges - rest of tread 6mm

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s outer approx. 2mm thick - all others approx. 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge but only around 20% of tyre circumference - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm forward bush is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,715 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm forward bush is slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 109,709 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower suspension arm forward bush is slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,332 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped on inner faces - pads good, approx. 7mm thick

Rear brake discs slightly lipped - pads good, approx. 7mm thick

both front lower suspension arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to o/s/f lower suspension arm

Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,876 miles

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

both front lower arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2021 87,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

both front lower arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,029 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 8 May 2017 62,765 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Fail 6 May 2017 62,726 miles

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

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

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 27 May 2016 57,379 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 57,379 miles

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

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2015 52,205 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 52,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,494 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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WG09 GWY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG09 GWY, 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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WG09 GWY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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