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MK59 FWM

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 FWM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 128,973 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 128,805 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 111,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 105,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 105,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 4,131 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,045 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,354 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,861 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 90,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,289 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,365 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,728 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 34,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,786 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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MK59 FWM 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 71.4%.

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 MK59 FWM, 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 MK59 FWM registered?

MK59 FWM is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is MK59 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 FWM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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