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NL59 CGU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,486 mi
Last recorded152,486 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 CGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 152,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 152,466 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 147,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside handbrake slightly low

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 139,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,213 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 126,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Calliper. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 116,577 miles

oil seepage

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,934 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Fraying (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2020 111,934 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Fraying (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 104,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Auxiliary belt frayed/worn

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insicure

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shields slightly insicure + rattling

Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insicure

Fail 20 Aug 2018 95,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insicure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,529 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,529 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,260 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 80,260 miles

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

Centre Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle row middle seat (5.2.5a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,230 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,621 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,143 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 CGU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CGU, 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 CGU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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