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BG59 HJX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,198 mi
Last recorded199,198 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HJX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 199,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 192,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 188,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 180,411 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 180,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 167,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 153,527 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 144,238 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 144,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,408 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 133,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,843 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear parking brake efficency only 16%

Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,395 miles

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

Rear accident damage to tailgate

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficency test at 17%

Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,556 miles

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

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

accident damage to rear

parking brake efficiency only 16%

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,896 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 74,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 51,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 51,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,396 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 44,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BG59 HJX 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 71.4%.

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 BG59 HJX, 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 BG59 HJX registered?

BG59 HJX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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