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SB59 BBK

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,864 mi
Last recorded91,864 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 91,864 miles

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 Axle bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 91,863 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Axle bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,927 miles

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 86,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,325 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 76,325 miles

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,696 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 71,696 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x3 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,604 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 68,604 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central seating row ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,712 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 62,711 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside front and rear tyres are perihing/cracking.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre ()

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,699 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 55,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,399 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s,n/s and centre. (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Mar 2015 36,929 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,929 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 28,131 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,917 miles

Front O/S and N/S tyres on wear bars

Fail 21 Mar 2013 19,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front O/S and N/S tyres on wear bars

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BBK is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BBK, 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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What year was SB59 BBK registered?

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

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