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RO59 SVE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,420 mi
Last recorded179,420 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 SVE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 179,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 167,521 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 152,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 125,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,291 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 98,291 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,131 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 87,131 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight damage to n/s/front tyre outer side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,601 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 33,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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RO59 SVE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 RO59 SVE, 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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RO59 SVE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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