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HN59 FMX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,673 mi
Last recorded156,673 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 FMX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 156,673 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 156,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 149,621 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 149,621 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure broken mounts x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,177 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 138,493 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 135,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 130,150 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick To metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,555 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever stiff and have to give a bit of force to push down to release (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads thin just above 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads thin just above 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 119,555 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working and dose not look like its been disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever stiff and have to give a bit of force to push down to release (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads thin just above 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads thin just above 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 106,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 106,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 97,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,934 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,327 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 72,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HN59 FMX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN59 FMX, 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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HN59 FMX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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