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LV59 HBY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

243,680 mi
Last recorded243,680 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 HBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 243,680 miles

rear indicator bulb colours fading,rear multi tail bulbs inop,speedo digi display faulty-intermittant,bonnet pull lever been adapted,oil spill covers fitted,tracking required

rear suspension arms and bushes poor,brakes-bearings noisy,wheel nuts poor-caps deteriorating

suspension-springs-underbody-exhaust-discs-arms-subframe-running gear rusting,3 tyre treads very low on inner tread,exhaust cover loose rattle,bottom cover fixings incomplete

Fail 2 Dec 2024 243,680 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front-close too disc lip uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear-close to disc lip uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear indicator bulb colours fading,rear multi tail bulbs inop,speedo digi display faulty-intermittant,bonnet pull lever been adapted,oil spill covers fitted,tracking required

rear suspension arms and bushes poor,brakes-bearings noisy,wheel nuts poor-caps deteriorating

suspension-springs-underbody-exhaust-discs-arms-subframe-running gear rusting,3 tyre treads very low on inner tread,exhaust cover loose rattle,bottom cover fixings incomplete

Pass 13 Nov 2023 213,170 miles

bonnet catch not great-jammy,service due-smokey,reg lights dimming,brake pedal rubber poor,running gear rusting

speedo dash milometer reading pixel intermittent fault,oil leak-covers fitted,3 tyre inner treads low-uneven wear-tracking required,rear trailing bushes poor

Pass 6 Dec 2022 186,782 miles

speedo display faulty-intermittant,screen chipped,transmission-clutch rattle,antifreeze low,suspension-running gear rusting,nsr tyre tread low-uneven wear

Fail 29 Nov 2022 186,225 miles

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

speedo display faulty-intermittant,screen chipped,transmission-clutch rattle,antifreeze low,suspension-running gear rusting,nsr tyre tread low-uneven wear

Pass 15 Nov 2021 153,505 miles

antifreeze low,oil spill,nsf tyre tread low-uneven wear-tracking required,nsr tyre inner tread low-uneven wear-punctured,rear brake discs poor-lipped-wearing close to pad lip

Fail 9 Nov 2021 153,503 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs and pads-touch-osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

antifreeze low,oil spill,nsf tyre tread low-uneven wear-tracking required,nsr tyre inner tread low-uneven wear-punctured,rear brake discs poor-lipped-wearing close to pad lip

Pass 14 Nov 2020 124,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 116,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing out on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,505 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,672 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,635 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,265 miles

advise both rear tyres outer walls worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 27,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear tyres outer walls worn

advise high level stop light inop

Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,636 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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LV59 HBY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV59 HBY, 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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LV59 HBY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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