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BJ59 MKZ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,882 mi
Last recorded205,882 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 MKZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 205,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 205,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing loose both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 201,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 201,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 191,750 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 191,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 177,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 145,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 139,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,610 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 128,732 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 31 May 2016 121,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 115,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 108,588 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,077 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and outer edge seperation

Fail 31 May 2014 96,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and outer edge seperation

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,368 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,239 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 79,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,134 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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BJ59 MKZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ59 MKZ, 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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BJ59 MKZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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