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BJ59 MLU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,419 mi
Last recorded194,419 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 MLU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 194,419 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 188,618 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 179,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 173,740 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 173,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 160,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 152,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure retaining screw requires tightening (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid working correctly but not aimed at the screen (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid working correctly but not aimed at the screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre completely smooth on inner and outer tread edges ,no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 140,241 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 123,126 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,004 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,004 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 103,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,681 miles

front pads are 60 percent worn

n/s/ handbrake cable is loose

o/s/r tyre is on 3mm tread

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,365 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 MLU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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