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AK59 XHP

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,213 mi
Last recorded161,213 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 161,213 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Fuel tank heatshield loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2025 148,908 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 148,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 134,686 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 134,686 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 114,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 114,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 98,405 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,675 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,732 miles

Emissions Too Clean

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,880 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 63,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,608 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,345 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 36,233 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XHP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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