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EA59 WBW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,691 mi
Last recorded148,691 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 148,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 132,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 115,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 115,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,522 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 99,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,251 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 71,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,243 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,678 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 59,390 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,854 miles

Offside front tyre tyre pressure monitor valve missing so system not working

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre pressure monitoring valve missing so system not working giving warning that runflat tyres maybecome damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2013 47,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre pressure monitoring valve missing so system not working giving warning that runflat tyres maybecome damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,304 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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EA59 WBW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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