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SM59 BFV

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,849 mi
Last recorded144,849 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 144,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 142,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,720 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 137,716 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 130,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 124,230 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 124,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm , ball joint .boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush trailing arm split and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush trailing arm split and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate backing come off (0.1 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing row 3 off seats belts . o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts unable due to boot full (7.1.2 (d))

Front exhaust flex joint a lot off movement

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged a lot

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dash center lcd faulty . mileage some times can not read

Pass 10 Feb 2020 120,241 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,769 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,131 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,834 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,834 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,128 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,551 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,139 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 BFV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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