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AK59 WYJ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,639 mi
Last recorded175,639 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 175,639 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 168,782 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 155,289 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 142,068 miles

reaar axle rusting

Fail 26 Oct 2022 142,068 miles

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

reaar axle rusting

Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,128 miles

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

rear axle and wishbones corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,128 miles

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

rear axle and wishbones corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 106,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside corroded on inner surface nearside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaking from inter cooler pipe

Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,914 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 98,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit prompt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement prompt replacement advised (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement prompt replacement advised (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 85,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit prompt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement prompt replacement advised (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement prompt replacement advised (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,317 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,228 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2012 26,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,065 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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AK59 WYJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK59 WYJ, 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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AK59 WYJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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