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OV59 YVE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,956 mi
Last recorded160,956 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 YVE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 160,956 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 149,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 143,478 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 138,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 132,425 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2018 120,059 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 107,821 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 107,821 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,094 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 62,072 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,507 miles

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

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 YVE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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