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LR59 VLZ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,438 mi
Last recorded185,438 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 185,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 185,436 miles

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 182,801 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 182,801 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended INCORCTLY FITTED (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour FLICKERING ON AND OFF (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 179,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 176,242 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 171,776 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 170,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 168,641 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 168,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 165,552 miles

all rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 5 Apr 2017 163,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 160,622 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,773 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 154,771 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 23 Apr 2014 145,188 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 125,166 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 125,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,223 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLZ, 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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What year was LR59 VLZ registered?

LR59 VLZ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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