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LS59 DTO

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,316 mi
Last recorded172,316 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 DTO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 172,316 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 172,316 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 170,001 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged / insecure

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

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 167,009 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 164,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 162,711 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 160,860 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 159,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 155,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 151,174 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 151,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 145,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 138,485 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,069 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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LS59 DTO is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS59 DTO, 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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What year was LS59 DTO registered?

LS59 DTO is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is LS59 DTO safe to buy?

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