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SM59 BFO

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

228,319 mi
Last recorded228,319 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 BFO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 228,319 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 228,319 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 229,724 miles

Central central break light in/op

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

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2018 229,781 miles

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

Central central brake light in/op

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 225,554 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 225,554 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 214,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 214,512 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 214,491 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured HOLE IN FLOOR (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 214,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured FLOOR (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 163,935 miles

n/s/f floor damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2014 163,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f floor damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,967 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 110,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,584 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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SM59 BFO is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 SM59 BFO, 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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SM59 BFO is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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