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SP59 OPU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,277 mi
Last recorded81,277 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 OPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 81,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 81,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 54,936 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 52,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,035 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,884 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 38,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 13,709 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 13,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) brake pipe twisted (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,890 miles

slight oil leak at sump

Pass 15 Aug 2013 10,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,955 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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SP59 OPU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SP59 OPU, 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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SP59 OPU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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