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SB59 BDU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,662 mi
Last recorded141,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 141,662 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f perished and cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 141,661 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f perished and cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,877 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 131,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 121,852 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,486 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both back and front plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,840 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slight corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 106,839 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slight corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,895 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 99,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 86,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge heavily scrubbed and outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main mounting bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,642 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 73,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,490 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 60,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,234 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 52,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,003 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 36,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BDU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 BDU, 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 BDU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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