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SB59 BCX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,444 mi
Last recorded95,444 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,444 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside - Pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under body and suspension component corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2025 95,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside - Pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under body and suspension component corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2024 89,712 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Three rear central seats and nearside rear most seat ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges of the treaded section

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside pan arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Three rear central seats and nearside rear most seat ()

Coil springs corroded

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 84,542 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Three rear central seats and nearside rear most seat ()

Coil springs corroded

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 77,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Three rear central seats and nearside rear most seat ()

Coil springs corroded

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the treaded section, BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,533 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,856 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 57,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,488 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,955 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 45,954 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,575 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 41,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 36,468 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 36,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,522 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 31,522 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,324 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 26,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,606 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 BCX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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