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VE59 GMV

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GMV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2023 149,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

surface rust all suspension parts

Pass 15 Dec 2022 147,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 142,682 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 138,461 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 138,440 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 128,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor outer edge wear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 117,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,980 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement becoming unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement becoming unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement becoming unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement becoming unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,062 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,319 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,474 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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VE59 GMV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VE59 GMV, 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 VE59 GMV registered?

VE59 GMV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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