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ML59 ZSJ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

258,618 mi
Last recorded258,618 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 ZSJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 258,618 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2025 252,383 miles

This vehicle has General corrosion throughout, chassis, suspension components etc due to not being used

Pass 20 Mar 2024 218,962 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 218,557 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 218,557 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 216,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 210,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 192,705 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 192,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 187,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2018 187,115 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 173,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 173,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Nov 2016 158,258 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 158,258 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 134,389 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

fuel hose shield hanging down

Pass 1 Nov 2014 111,086 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,974 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,974 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

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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ML59 ZSJ 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 ML59 ZSJ, 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 ML59 ZSJ registered?

ML59 ZSJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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