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GLB 1J

2009 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 1J
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 124,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 119,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 110,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 106,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,049 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,183 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,181 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,167 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

small chips too front screen

Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,167 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

small chips too front screen

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,082 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre inner & outer sidewalls perishing.

small chips too front screen.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,073 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre inner & outer sidewalls perishing.

small chips too front screen.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 43,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,532 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,475 miles

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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GLB 1J is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GLB 1J, 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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What year was GLB 1J registered?

GLB 1J is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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