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NL59 CBU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,687 mi
Last recorded257,687 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 CBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 257,687 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 257,687 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 210,463 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 176,332 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 142,986 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on both shoulders

Fail 8 Feb 2019 142,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on both shoulders

Pass 8 Feb 2018 132,036 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 132,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60 VR 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,582 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 96,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,761 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 76,761 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,270 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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NL59 CBU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CBU, 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 NL59 CBU registered?

NL59 CBU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is NL59 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 CBU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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