2009 Ford Galaxy petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Ford Galaxy first registered in 2009 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 395 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 395 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2009 Ford Galaxy petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2009 Ford Galaxy petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension39% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics37% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres35% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes26% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Exhaust and emissions16% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.
- Oil and fluid leaks13% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Known faults on the 2009 Ford Galaxy petrol
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Steering column clunk and power steering pump failure
A clunk from the steering column is common and often comes back after a fix, and power steering pumps fail.
At the viewing: Turn the wheel at a standstill and on the move, and listen.
- Some cars
Stiff brake pedal and diesel cut-out recalls
Recalls covered overly stiff brake pedals and diesels cutting out.
At the viewing: Ask a Ford dealer to confirm the recalls were done.
- All engines
Alarm faults, loose trim and door seals
The alarm is a recurring electrical fault, and trim and door seals don't stay in place.
At the viewing: Test the alarm and look at the door seals.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 Ford Galaxy petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has the steering column or power steering pump been replaced?
- Have the brake pedal and diesel recalls been done?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Ford Galaxy compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 295 | Lights and electrics 12% |
| 2022 | 1,348 | Tyres 25% |
| 2021 | 2,846 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 4,931 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 7,881 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 10,703 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 15,775 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 14,510 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 7,831 | Tyres 36% |
| 2014 | 13,378 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2013 | 12,058 | Suspension 39% |
| 2012 | 13,514 | Suspension 45% |
| 2011 | 13,334 | Suspension 46% |
| 2010 | 12,783 | Suspension 48% |
| 2008 | 10,514 | Suspension 57% |
| 2007 | 9,997 | Suspension 61% |
| 2006 | 5,354 | Suspension 62% |
| 2005 | 4,374 | Suspension 64% |
| 2004 | 2,681 | Suspension 64% |
| 2003 | 2,253 | Suspension 60% |
| 2002 | 1,085 | Suspension 59% |
| 2001 | 703 | Suspension 57% |
| 2000 | 216 | Suspension 65% |
| 1999 | 186 | Suspension 59% |
| 1998 | 166 | Suspension 61% |
| 1997 | 121 | Suspension 52% |
| 1996 | – | Too few tests |
| 1995 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Ford Galaxy cars first registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score