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LJ59 FZR

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,955 mi
Last recorded133,955 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 FZR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 133,955 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 Tyre on limit + heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 Tyre close to limit + heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 133,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45R18 Tyre heavily cracking + Cuts on outer sidewall + Tyre worn inner edge + cut, cords exposed, marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 Tyre on limit + heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 Tyre close to limit + heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,425 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 Tyre heavily worn inner edge + close to limit + outer sidewall heavily worn. advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 128,425 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 Tyre heavily worn inner edge + close to limit + outer sidewall heavily worn. advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 121,186 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner + Outer Sidewall - 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Excessive Movement, Requires to be Changed Soon

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,571 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Worn on Outer Edge- 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking + Heavily Worn on Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 114,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Worn on Outer Edge- 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking + Heavily Worn on Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,589 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 111,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Covers & shield fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 105,359 miles

covers & shields fitted

offside front tyre worn outer edge 2354518

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2020 105,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers & shields fitted

offside front tyre worn outer edge 2354518

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,327 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 101,327 miles

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354518 (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354518 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,783 miles

child seat(s) fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,332 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 58,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,473 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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LJ59 FZR is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ59 FZR, 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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LJ59 FZR is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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