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YD59 CWJ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 CWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,913 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension cross beam rusty and corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heatshield insecure

underside age related corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,339 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 93,339 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 90,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,173 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,115 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,664 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 60,663 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,602 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 45,602 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,353 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 35,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,882 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 30,882 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,079 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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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YD59 CWJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD59 CWJ, 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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YD59 CWJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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