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EX59 VSF

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

279,677 mi
Last recorded279,677 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 279,677 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Outer slight play in both track rod ends

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear coil springs coroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 260,030 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded on lower end sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front mirror has poor repair

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded on lower end sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 260,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded on lower end sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front mirror has poor repair

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded on lower end sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 238,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 238,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 220,675 miles

Front Inner both front inner track rods slight play

Front Lower both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2017 196,792 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 196,792 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 185,756 miles

slight damage to nearside rear body work

Fail 25 Jul 2016 185,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside rear body work

Pass 11 Mar 2016 177,482 miles

Both number plates deteriotated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 177,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both number plates deteriotated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 166,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 156,912 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 145,129 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 145,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,794 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 111,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 20 Sep 2012 61,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,699 miles

wipers slighly smearing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

wipers slighly smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,546 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,147 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,348 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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EX59 VSF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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