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RV59 ESY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ESY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 142,565 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 142,333 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 133,352 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 133,352 miles

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,773 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 96,505 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,674 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,665 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached RIM (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,898 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,375 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,105 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 24 Jun 2015 65,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,489 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,749 miles

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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RV59 ESY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV59 ESY, 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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RV59 ESY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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