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EA09 FSJ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,654 mi
Last recorded181,654 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 181,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 165,161 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2024 157,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 May 2024 156,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,951 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 147,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2022

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De laminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de laminated (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 May 2021

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 May 2021

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 123,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,017 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,017 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,828 miles

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

Rear Both Tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,173 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,173 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,315 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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EA09 FSJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc 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 EA09 FSJ, 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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EA09 FSJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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