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AK59 XDE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

191,551 mi
Last recorded191,551 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 XDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 191,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 191,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 189,275 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 189,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 168,533 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 152,584 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 134,066 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 134,066 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 127,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,080 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 103,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner walls (4.1.E.1)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 69,585 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH ..N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,573 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,732 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,812 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 XDE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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