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AJ59 WDL

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,702 mi
Last recorded128,702 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WDL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 128,702 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 128,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 128,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,005 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 104,003 miles

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

Centre and rear heat shield insecure

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,078 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 102,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,299 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,017 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 70,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner and outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,289 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17) ( on limit of wear now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17) (on limit of wear now (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 54,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17) ( on limit of wear now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17) (on limit of wear now (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 40,468 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

tyre kit sealent exp/ on 12/2013

Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,977 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 29,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 19,362 miles

front tyres 3mm tread.

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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AJ59 WDL is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AJ59 WDL, 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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AJ59 WDL is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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