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AK59 XXW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,101 mi
Last recorded154,101 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 154,101 miles

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,614 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 142,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,450 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear subframe corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipe unions to flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2021 127,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush not fully fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush not fully fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipe unions to flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r flexy brake hose not fully secure

Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,217 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate light unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s/r trailing arms front bushes not fully located no movement pressent

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2020 120,217 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate light unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

n/s and o/s/r trailing arms front bushes not fully located no movement pressent

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,856 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 113,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,480 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 84,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,399 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and have some pitting

Fail 6 Sep 2014 65,167 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs are worn and have some pitting

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,099 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 5 Sep 2012 42,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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