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SB59 BDE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,999 mi
Last recorded199,999 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 BDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 199,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 199,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 188,044 miles

Major oil leak

Nearside rear side light center bulb not working

Fail 8 Dec 2021 188,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Major oil leak

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

Nearside rear side light center bulb not working

Pass 1 Dec 2020 173,578 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear inner side light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 162,525 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 152,484 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2018 152,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,393 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 137,393 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,423 miles

All four wheels slightly bent

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished, cracking and casolated

Fail 2 Dec 2016 118,423 miles

All four wheels slightly bent

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished, cracking and casolated

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,298 miles

All four road wheels slightly bent

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2014 82,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 63,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,009 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 BDE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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