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RE59 VGF

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VGF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,334 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,393 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 93,288 miles

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

exhaust system 1 hanger broken Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 93,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system 1 hanger broken Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system 1 hanger broken

Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system 1 hanger broken

Pass 22 Feb 2020 88,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,553 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 86,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 86,102 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,803 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 74,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,654 miles

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 18 Oct 2016 62,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,926 miles

Centre Rear stoplamp in-op.

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it .

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

advise child seats fitted.

advise front redg plate damaged still secure and easily readable.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front bumper damaged

high level brake light inoprative

n/s/f tyre wall scrubbed

parking sensors damaged

vehicle interior untidy

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front bumper damaged

high level brake light inoprative

n/s/f tyre wall scrubbed

parking sensors damaged

vehicle interior untidy

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,256 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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RE59 VGF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RE59 VGF, 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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RE59 VGF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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