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EA59 MEU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,012 mi
Last recorded188,012 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MEU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 188,012 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 186,921 miles

both front tyres close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear pads low

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 9 Jan 2019 174,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 165,163 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 165,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 156,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 149,091 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 140,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,235 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,822 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,822 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,694 miles

Front brake balance on upper limit

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs worn

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,582 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front brake balance on upper limit

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs worn

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,372 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,740 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,757 miles

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 30,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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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EA59 MEU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA59 MEU, 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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EA59 MEU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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