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HV59 OVW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,341 mi
Last recorded159,341 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 OVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 159,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 150,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 144,541 miles

Central Rear Exhaust joint clamp is loose

Central Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Few spots of body damage

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 144,521 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat in boot ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 140,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 140,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30'' Aeroblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26'' Aeroblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 138,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 138,090 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing at edges.

Nearside Rear wheel arch holed/damaged.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front steering rack damp.

Offside Rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 133,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint dry!!! (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) also knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing at edges.

Nearside Rear wheel arch holed/damaged.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front steering rack damp.

Offside Rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

stone chips in front screen.

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING JOINT

Pass 1 Feb 2019 122,182 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 122,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,915 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 5 Feb 2018 112,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch is damaged slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, front bushes are split and perished (2.4.G.2)

wipers are poor to clear

Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,715 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

childseats fitted

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn close to limit

nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pads worn

rear seats folded down at time of test

slight exhaust blow centre/rear

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nsf tyre worn low on edges(DEVOID OF TREAD INNER)

osf tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,427 miles

225/50/17

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

child seat fitted n/s/f

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,174 miles

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

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

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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HV59 OVW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV59 OVW, 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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HV59 OVW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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