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GJ02 HOW

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,204 mi
Last recorded119,204 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 HOW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 119,204 miles

both rear road springs becoming corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 119,204 miles

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

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

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

both rear road springs becoming corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,097 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2024 115,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,559 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 111,559 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,147 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming unbonded

o.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit and worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ,wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm, front bushes becoming unbonded

unable to rear mileage

Fail 28 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ,wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm, front bushes becoming unbonded

unable to rear mileage

Pass 9 Oct 2020

o.s rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated/perished.

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated/perished.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated/perished.

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated/perished.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,272 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 82,272 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,665 miles

Oil level below minimum

Fail 9 Oct 2017 70,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil level below minimum

Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,302 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 60,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,004 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 5 Oct 2015 48,955 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,906 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 25,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to the offside rear seat

unable to check both very rear seat belts cause seats folded down

Fail 24 May 2012 25,659 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to the offside rear seat

unable to check both very rear seat belts cause seats folded down

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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GJ02 HOW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ02 HOW, 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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GJ02 HOW is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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