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NL59 XDS

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,178 mi
Last recorded96,178 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 96,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 90,396 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension Arm Spring Cup Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 84,219 miles

Front Washers Weak

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,628 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / Suspension Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 78,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / Suspension Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

corossion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,150 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,745 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,406 miles

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

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

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

rear belts not tested

Fail 27 Sep 2019 63,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked, perished and wearing low

rear belts not tested

Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,516 miles

Front Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp inoperative

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

Rear 6th & 7th Seat's ,belts and buckles not tested as no access

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,556 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 47,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,121 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,499 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust corroded and holed slightly around hangers

front and rear registration plates stained slightly

item removed from drivers view prior to test

slight corrosion on both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,033 miles

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

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

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 XDS is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDS, 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 XDS is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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