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AK59 XME

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 XME
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 143,411 miles

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

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

under body rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2024 142,759 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides lens cloudy, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All visible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60R16 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle surface corrosion due to age

Fail 26 Oct 2024 142,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides lens cloudy, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All visible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60R16 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle surface corrosion due to age

Pass 4 Nov 2023 137,629 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Seatbelts cannot be checked

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including subframe and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 132,235 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod slight play ()

Rear Rear/ Rear seatbelts not tested due to seats being folded

Under vehicle surface rust due to vehicle age

Fail 22 Oct 2022 132,235 miles

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

Coolant on minimum

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod slight play ()

Rear Rear/ Rear seatbelts not tested due to seats being folded

Under vehicle surface rust due to vehicle age

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

break fluid seems to be contaminated

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,713 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

break fluid seems contaminated

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,182 miles

brake fluid appears contaminated

covers & shields fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,180 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid appears contaminated

covers & shields fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers & shields fitted

wipers smeary

Fail 9 Nov 2017 107,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers & shields fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 94,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall perised (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and blowing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,684 miles

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

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

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 XME is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey 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 XME, 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 XME is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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