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LR59 OHJ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,290 mi
Last recorded146,290 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 OHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 146,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 141,977 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside front shock absorber top mounting bracket worn / play in strut?

Fail 1 Oct 2022 141,693 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn, corroded and lipped

Movement in offside front top suspension mounting and/or suspension leg?

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside 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 forward bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber operation weak

Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,356 miles

Both rear indicator lamps faded

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Slight movement in offside front shock absorber and or top mounting. Covers fitted, units not visible

Fail 16 Oct 2021 137,356 miles

Both rear indicator lamps faded

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Slight movement in offside front shock absorber and or top mounting. Covers fitted, units not visible

Pass 10 Oct 2020 133,310 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

possible slight movement in offside front top suspension mount when loaded

Fail 5 Oct 2019 129,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

possible slight movement in offside front top suspension mount when loaded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 125,998 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front tyres wearing unevenly and low on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Att soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,610 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 115,089 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,950 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 102,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 79,907 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,991 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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LR59 OHJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LR59 OHJ, 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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LR59 OHJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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