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RV59 WGW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,790 mi
Last recorded149,790 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 WGW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 149,790 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 149,790 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 148,625 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 148,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2024 143,362 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 135,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 135,275 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 126,066 miles

COOLANT VERY LOW IN EXPANSION TANK.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires further investigation (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLE GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 125,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR TYRE CUT TO CORDS ON OUTER SIDE WALL . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF TYRE HAS LUMP ON OUTER SIDE WALL.(235-45X18W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT VERY LOW IN EXPANSION TANK.

Exhaust mounting defective ONE EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF & TWO OTHER HANGERS GETTING READY TO SNAP,REQUIRES SORTING A.S.A.P (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGES,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE ON 1.6 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLE GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,800 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

center stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,888 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,662 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,675 miles

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

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,983 miles

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,862 miles

Front inner brake discs heavily lipped/worn

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front inner brake discs heavily lipped/worn

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,928 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 WGW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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