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EA59 UJL

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 UJL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear trailing arm front bushes perishing

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing arm front bushes perishing

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,172 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 120,171 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,591 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 112,591 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edges (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 103,875 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,033 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,033 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,338 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 89,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,234 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 86,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,996 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,996 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,479 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,003 miles

engine under cover is fitted

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine under cover is fitted

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 62,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,245 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,278 miles

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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EA59 UJL is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 EA59 UJL, 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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EA59 UJL is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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