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RK59 UNP

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 UNP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 92w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rears (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 92w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rears (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023

Emissions unable to be completed Major blow, and also smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 150,022 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 150,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 137,143 miles

Emissions not tested could cause further damage due to vibrating flywheel and badly knocking flywheel. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 126,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,151 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 116,150 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,463 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect, advise change (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 101,463 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect, advise change (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,539 miles

Both rear bumper reflectors damaged

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear bumper reflectors damaged

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,042 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,942 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)

Slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,640 miles

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

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 30 Aug 2013 50,640 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 8 Aug 2012 35,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 11,295 miles

Wipers starting to smear.

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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RK59 UNP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RK59 UNP, 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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RK59 UNP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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