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SW59 AYO

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,084 mi
Last recorded108,084 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 AYO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 108,084 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear hanger is corroded and holed into exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, 215/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge, 215/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, 215/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge, 215/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 87,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear hanger is corroded and holed into exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, 215/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge, 215/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, 215/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge, 215/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 53,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,856 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 63,855 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,084 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre ware on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2017 52,695 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre ware on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,193 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 45,192 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 37,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (inner worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,987 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 28,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,090 miles

rear brake pads wearing close to legal minimum

Fail 1 Nov 2013 21,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads wearing close to legal minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2012 13,422 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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SW59 AYO is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW59 AYO, 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 SW59 AYO registered?

SW59 AYO is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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