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LG59 MJV

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,606 mi
Last recorded164,606 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 MJV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 164,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 164,606 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 164,590 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread on inner edge completely worn away, renewal of tyre recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 150,108 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 150,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 135,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bushes are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bushes are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs are a little rusty

We have been advised by the customer that the cambelt replacement was done 2019

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers are a little smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 121,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bushes are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bushes are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs are a little rusty

We have been advised by the customer that the cambelt replacement was done 2019

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers are a little smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,212 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 112,212 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,041 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 107,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,812 miles

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

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

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

wipers slight smearing

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,159 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,119 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 82,119 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades deterating

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,978 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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LG59 MJV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG59 MJV, 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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LG59 MJV is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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