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WP59 ETE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,667 mi
Last recorded200,667 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 ETE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 200,667 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 200,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 186,216 miles

Front suspension noisey

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge/tread 2-3mm

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge/tread 2mm

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

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2023 171,952 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 171,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 152,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 139,932 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 6 Jul 2021 139,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 23 Jun 2020 133,201 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 120,840 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 120,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Both front tyres heavily split cracked and perished. 215-60-16 Michelin cross climate

Front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Front brake imbalance

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

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,244 miles

Front both brake discs slightly pitted on inners

general corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 92,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 70,105 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,104 miles

Front brake pads getting low - discs also lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre getting close to wear indicators and worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,998 miles

n/s/f tyre tread begining to wear inner edge

no plates begining to delaminate

o/s/f tyre tread worn inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 37,809 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,809 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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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WP59 ETE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP59 ETE, 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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WP59 ETE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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