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EX59 MWG

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,470 mi
Last recorded158,470 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 MWG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 158,470 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 150,417 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,352 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 146,287 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 140,125 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Unable to inspect rear seat belts - No access

Unable to inspect rear seats - No access

Fail 6 Oct 2023 139,696 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to vehicle loaded to roof

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Fail 28 Sep 2022 133,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Pass 15 Jul 2021 127,351 miles

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

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2021 127,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 118,060 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 118,060 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,753 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,717 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,411 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 99,409 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 94,008 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,347 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,038 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,908 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 59,908 miles

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

Nearside 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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EX59 MWG is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX59 MWG, 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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EX59 MWG is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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