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PY59 AAU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,229 mi
Last recorded185,229 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 AAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 185,229 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 185,086 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 181,402 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 181,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 175,067 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Number of components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 170,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 161,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,689 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 151,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 20 Nov 2017 143,160 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 143,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 129,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,295 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 74,295 miles

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,989 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)

offside front tyre scrubbed inner edge(recommend replacement)

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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PY59 AAU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY59 AAU, 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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PY59 AAU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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