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MK59 VUD

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,068 mi
Last recorded182,068 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 182,068 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 181,541 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 180,799 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear weld repair covered with exhaust past

Fail 22 Nov 2016 180,203 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak and excessive black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 153,557 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 153,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 124,556 miles

Centre stop lamp dim

Fail 2 Dec 2014 124,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre stop lamp dim

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,005 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,986 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,424 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,261 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,707 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,707 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 VUD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUD, 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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MK59 VUD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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