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NJ09 ZGU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,441 mi
Last recorded144,441 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 ZGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 144,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 143,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 124,274 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 124,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,624 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly and signs of overheating

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 16 Dec 2015 104,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly and signs of overheating

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,379 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 34,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,196 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 25,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,793 miles

advise front brake pads starting to wear low

advise front tyres wearing low on edges

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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NJ09 ZGU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NJ09 ZGU, 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 NJ09 ZGU registered?

NJ09 ZGU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is NJ09 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ09 ZGU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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