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HY59 XRW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,975 mi
Last recorded171,975 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 XRW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 171,975 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front upper drop links rubber dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and suspension components has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 148,501 miles

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2022 137,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing un evenly on inner

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 128,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 120,098 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 120,098 miles

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

Headlamp beam patterns poor.

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 111,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,046 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,795 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,794 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,425 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and o/s/r close to limit in places

o/s/f tyre wearing quite severely on inner edges cords soon

Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main pipe at hanger mounting (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and o/s/r close to limit in places

o/s/f tyre wearing quite severely on inner edges cords soon

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,673 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn and lipped

very small blow at rear metal exhaust hanger

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,177 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,330 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HY59 XRW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY59 XRW, 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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HY59 XRW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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