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AK59 XHS

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,131 mi
Last recorded124,131 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 124,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,708 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 115,707 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,618 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 110,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,585 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 102,821 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,552 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 88,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,574 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 72,574 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 55,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working centre (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp unit has one bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 41,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp unit has one bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,005 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn in outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 2 Sep 2013 25,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to examine both rear seatbelt stalks and seat security due to seats folded flat and dog cage fitted

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 XHS is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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