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J18 RRE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,927 mi
Last recorded168,927 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 RRE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 168,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 160,057 miles

Front tyres worn/cracking on edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 160,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn/cracking on edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 149,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 147,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,957 miles

Central Rear subframe rusting

Pass 15 May 2019 132,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,314 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 106,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 93,730 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 93,730 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 79,365 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 50,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 39,110 miles

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

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

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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J18 RRE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J18 RRE, 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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J18 RRE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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