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LJ09 DTZ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,250 mi
Last recorded137,250 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 DTZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 137,250 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 137,233 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 120,974 miles

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

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

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2022 120,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,969 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger(s) corroded & broken

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2021 114,967 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanger(s) corroded & broken

front brake discs badly corroded/pitted on inner faces

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm & worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,864 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,894 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Jan 2020 102,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,844 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 74,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,788 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 63,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 58,163 miles

Both rear tyre's deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 49,651 miles

Front tyre's worn to 3mm

Rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2014 49,651 miles

Front tyre's worn to 3mm

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 42,694 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 31,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(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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LJ09 DTZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LJ09 DTZ, 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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LJ09 DTZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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