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MJ59 GHB

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,335 mi
Last recorded136,335 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 GHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 136,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3x seats

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 129,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3x seats

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,598 miles

ENGINE COOLANT IS LOW

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 122,472 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

ENGINE COOLANT IS LOW

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 6 Jul 2023 116,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 110,280 miles

Emissions not tested rear box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,039 miles

n/s/r wheelarch damaged

o/s/r wheel out of shape

rear pads starting to get low,discs showing wear

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension/steering components inc subframes showing corrossion

Fail 4 Nov 2020 103,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r wheelarch damaged

o/s/r wheel out of shape

rear pads starting to get low,discs showing wear

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension/steering components inc subframes showing corrossion

Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,717 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

n/s/r wheelarch damaged

offside rear wheel is slightly out of shape

subframes & suspension components showing surface corrosion

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 11 Nov 2019 98,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are getting low on tread

n/s/r wheelarch damaged

offside rear wheel is slightly out of shape

subframes & suspension components showing surface corrosion

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,616 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

front brake judder noted,discs poor condition

n/s/r wheelarch damaged

subframes & suspension components showing surface corrossion

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

areas of chassis showing corrossion

check tracking

front brake judder noted,discs poor condition

n/s/f tyre only just mot legal 225/50/17y xl

n/s/r wheelarch damaged

subframes & suspension components showing surface corrossion

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,324 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING HI/LOW SPOTS & ALSO GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES 205/50/17Y XL

FRONT DISCS SHOWING WEAR

N/S/R WHEELARCH SHOWING DAMAGE

SUBFRAMES & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSSION

Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,440 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge 225/50/17y

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,825 miles

bonnet open warning lamp on all the time

Fail 24 Oct 2015 67,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED VERY POOR CONDITION

bonnet open warning lamp on all the time

check tracking

n/s/r tyre ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL 225/50/17W

Pass 1 Nov 2014 60,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

areas of exhaust pipework rusty & slight blow

both front tyres showing edge wear 225/50/17w

n/s/r tyre has hi/low spots

n/s/r wheelarch area damaged

o/s/r tyre perished inside tread area

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,034 miles

n/s/r wheelarch area damaged

o/s/r tyre perished on tread

Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads worn low,just mot legal/discs worn

n/s/r wheelarh aread damaged

o/s/f tyre just mot legal 225/50/17w

o/s/r tyre perished on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,863 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread 225/50/17wxl

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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MJ59 GHB is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MJ59 GHB, 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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MJ59 GHB is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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