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SL59 VYW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,493 mi
Last recorded199,493 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 199,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Close to cords on the inside edge 215/60/16 ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords on the inside edge 215/60/16 ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 199,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Close to cords on the inside edge 215/60/16 ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords on the inside edge 215/60/16 ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 189,689 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 182,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 182,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 168,083 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 167,943 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm oi/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 158,627 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 152,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 151,375 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 142,860 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 142,860 miles

Emissions not tested Aux belt snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 134,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 116,083 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 7 Oct 2014 108,797 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres perished

rear row of seats not fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,797 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres perished

rear row of seats not fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,273 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,845 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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SL59 VYW 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 SL59 VYW, 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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SL59 VYW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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