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ML59 GLY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

261,510 mi
Last recorded261,510 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 GLY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 261,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 261,440 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 257,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2020 256,336 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 256,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 245,857 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2018 227,082 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Pass 19 Oct 2017 203,441 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front outer CV gaiters deteriorated

engine cover loose

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

steering rack covered in oil

Fail 10 Oct 2017 202,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front outer CV gaiters deteriorated

engine cover loose

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

steering rack covered in oil

Pass 4 Oct 2016 178,398 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 178,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 130,440 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,517 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,178 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,093 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 40,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ML59 GLY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML59 GLY, 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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ML59 GLY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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