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NL59 BDE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,038 mi
Last recorded126,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 BDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 126,038 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 126,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,256 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 112,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,429 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 104,422 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,809 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 97,804 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,640 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

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

PARKING BRAKE LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,904 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 88,902 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,586 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 87,582 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,999 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 78,996 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,509 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,831 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 23,831 miles

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

n/s/r tyre flat

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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NL59 BDE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL59 BDE, 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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NL59 BDE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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