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AK59 XWD

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,568 mi
Last recorded167,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2025 167,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 160,018 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 159,939 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side CABLE SNAPPED ON TEST (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 149,902 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 139,769 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Jun 2022 139,766 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jul 2021 133,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 118,496 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 103,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,074 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth& worn on edges of tread

strong advise n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth& bald on edges of tread

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,570 miles

High level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,570 miles

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

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

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

High level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop both outer brake lights working

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,181 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 56,022 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rear hangers corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,285 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 XWD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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