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SB59 BGY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,046 mi
Last recorded162,046 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 162,046 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 162,045 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 149,430 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (inside edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 149,430 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat with a defective structure Bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (inside edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 138,345 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 138,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,425 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underseal covering under body

Fail 8 Jun 2020 123,425 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underseal covering under body

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,468 miles

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))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,468 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,124 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 94,123 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,849 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,020 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,020 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,462 miles

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

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 BGY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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