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LX59 DXW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 DXW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 149,801 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 140,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 168,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 161,616 miles

Battery terminal insecure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 161,616 miles

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

Battery terminal insecure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 151,471 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 151,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 143,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,780 miles

All tyres getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 122,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently on 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently on 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently on 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently on 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,094 miles

Oil leak engine ()

front and rear wash wipe not working as should be, (washers work but not with wipers)

rear exhaust hangers corroded and becoming thin

undertrays fitted can not fully inspect underneath

Fail 18 Nov 2016 107,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

front and rear wash wipe not working as should be, (washers work but not with wipers)

front wipers starting to smear

rear exhaust hangers corroded and becoming thin

undertrays fitted can not fully inspect underneath

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,845 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 91,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,070 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

emission tested but DSM could not register readings due to low levels of smoke produces

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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LX59 DXW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 LX59 DXW, 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 LX59 DXW registered?

LX59 DXW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is LX59 DXW safe to buy?

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