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MA59 ZWS

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,886 mi
Last recorded157,886 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 157,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 148,048 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 148,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 147,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer and inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 147,023 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer and inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 143,941 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 143,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 136,319 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 136,310 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut mounting rough

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 125,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut mounting rough

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 117,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,416 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 106,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8mm close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 92,498 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has what appears to be a small blade in the tread

Fail 16 Sep 2017 92,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has what appears to be a small blade in the tread

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

oil level low before test (topped up to testable level)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 80,727 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,720 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 69,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,921 miles

both rear tyres worn and perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,655 miles

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

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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MA59 ZWS is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MA59 ZWS, 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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MA59 ZWS is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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