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SA59 FHV

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,629 mi
Last recorded149,629 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 FHV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 149,629 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 149,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,759 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2023 143,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on all underbody components

Fail 20 Apr 2023 143,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on all underbody components

Pass 3 May 2022 135,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion on underbody components.

Pass 5 May 2021 129,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats not fitted ()

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

all underbody components/subframes have been undersealed

Pass 27 May 2020 121,134 miles

all tyre edges slightly worn low tread on edges

brake pedal antislip rubber slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,916 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine/floor covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 117,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine/floor covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,571 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tailing arm bushes perished

Fail 25 Sep 2018 108,571 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tailing arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,937 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on out side

Rear brake disc/pads worn

Rear trailing arm bushed perished

Fail 22 Sep 2017 99,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on out side

Rear brake disc/pads worn

Rear trailing arm bushed perished

Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,914 miles

passengers side light lens damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side front tyre on legal limit

Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 May 2014 43,711 miles

drivers side rear tyre on legal limit/nail in it

Fail 21 May 2014 43,431 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers side rear tyre on legal limit/nail in it

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,678 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 22,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,360 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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SA59 FHV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA59 FHV, 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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SA59 FHV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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