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SL59 VYU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

350,527 mi
Last recorded350,527 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VYU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 350,527 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 350,527 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 326,525 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))

Pass 18 May 2019 324,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 312,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 291,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 232,749 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 225,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 209,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 191,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 176,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 176,054 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 165,296 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 165,296 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 156,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhuast slightly smoking when reved high

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 139,561 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 139,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 123,620 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 120,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,909 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,909 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,308 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,304 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,081 miles

Nearside front washer jet not working.

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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SL59 VYU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL59 VYU, 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 SL59 VYU registered?

SL59 VYU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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