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OV59 BEX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,671 mi
Last recorded76,671 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 BEX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 76,671 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 74,572 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 72,520 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,458 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 64,217 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,423 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,578 miles

All 4 tyres close

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,780 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts fully due to seats folded

Both front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 53,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Unable to check rear seat belts fully due to seats folded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre close to limit & worn badly on inner edge require attention

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Fail 17 Dec 2014 49,154 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre close to limit & worn badly on inner edge require attention

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not all rear seats in up position at time of test.o/s mirror cover missing....

Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,250 miles

tyres getting low.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 42,249 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tyres getting low.

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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OV59 BEX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV59 BEX, 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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OV59 BEX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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