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LO59 MTE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

213,718 mi
Last recorded213,718 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 MTE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 213,718 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror slightly loose

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S ; 2mm ; 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 213,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror slightly loose

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S ; 2mm ; 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 194,737 miles

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

Nearside WING MIRROR SLIGHT LOOSE

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 194,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside WING MIRROR SLIGHT LOOSE

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 184,399 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hi level stop light not working

offside door mirror damaged

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Nov 2020 184,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hi level stop light not working

offside door mirror damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2019 172,210 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside security of mirror and of repeater

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2019 172,208 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nail in tyre offside rear and offside front ()

Nearside security of mirror and of repeater

Offside Rear x1 position lamp not working of x2

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2018 160,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 143,503 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 133,960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 122,251 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 122,251 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 114,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slight wear

rear brake discs slight wear

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,153 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slight wear

rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriating

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre deteriating

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,282 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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LO59 MTE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LO59 MTE, 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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LO59 MTE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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