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SB59 AYH

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,570 mi
Last recorded177,570 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 AYH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 177,570 miles

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

underside heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2025 177,564 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trims (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underside heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 167,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 166,975 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,594 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 157,592 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,990 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 140,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,617 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 121,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,181 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 101,181 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,285 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 78,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,960 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 50,960 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,517 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,378 miles

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

both o/sr and n/sr trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,862 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,255 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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SB59 AYH is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SB59 AYH, 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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SB59 AYH is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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