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OY59 RWJ

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 RWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2024

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2023 159,132 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r park brake low

Fail 24 Apr 2023 159,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r park brake low

Pass 29 Apr 2022 149,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust box tail missing

Fail 29 Apr 2022 149,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust box tail missing

Pass 8 Apr 2021 140,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o\s\r park brake low

Pass 26 Aug 2019 132,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe rusted away

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 132,063 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe rusted away

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,280 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 67,280 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,873 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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OY59 RWJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY59 RWJ, 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 OY59 RWJ registered?

OY59 RWJ is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is OY59 RWJ safe to buy?

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