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LR59 VLY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,616 mi
Last recorded195,616 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VLY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 195,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 189,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

inner wheel arch linings fitted

o/s/r top strut mount starting to corrode

Fail 28 Aug 2025 189,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

inner wheel arch linings fitted

o/s/r top strut mount starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2024 185,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center stop light

Fail 29 Aug 2024 185,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center stop light

Pass 18 Sep 2023 179,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

accident damage n/s

centre stop light inop

Fail 15 Sep 2023 179,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

accident damage n/s

centre stop light inop

Pass 15 Sep 2022 166,706 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2021 156,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 156,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,633 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 150,633 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 143,103 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn/splitting advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded centre and lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 133,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn/splitting advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,499 miles

rear trailing arm bushes de bonding and cracked

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,760 miles

Centre Rear stop light inop

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 118,760 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear stop light inop

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 3 Sep 2015 114,310 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 110,034 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 105,893 miles

one of four side light bulbs not working o/s/r

revease light not working n/s/r

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,672 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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LR59 VLY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LR59 VLY, 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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LR59 VLY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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