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BG09 CYJ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,369 mi
Last recorded200,369 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 CYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 200,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

minimum requirements just met on parking brake efficiency

oil cooler damp

parking brake levers not returning to stops

parking brake tight

Fail 9 Jan 2026 200,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor and lamp wet (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

minimum requirements just met on parking brake efficiency

oil cooler damp

parking brake levers not returning to stops

parking brake tight

Pass 14 Dec 2024 191,872 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever feels tight

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2024 191,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever feels tight

screw in n/s/r tyre

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 185,085 miles

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckles (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

stiff parking brake and slight cable damage

Pass 16 Dec 2022 178,659 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering knuckles (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever stiff in operation

parking brake only just made minimum requirement

Fail 16 Dec 2022 178,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering knuckles (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever stiff in operation

parking brake only just made minimum requirement

Pass 9 Dec 2021 168,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 140,940 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has poor damping effect

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 129,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has poor damping effect

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 121,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 121,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 114,479 miles

Sat-nav mounting brakett unable to remove from screen just out of swept aera

Pass 23 May 2012 85,573 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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BG09 CYJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG09 CYJ, 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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BG09 CYJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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