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PJ59 ZJE

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,339 mi
Last recorded156,339 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 ZJE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 156,339 miles

Offside Front wing damage

Fail 17 Feb 2026 154,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damage

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,624 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess at caliper (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 137,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2024 137,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 129,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,501 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 115,501 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,776 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,199 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 95,199 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,067 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,037 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 64,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,558 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 52,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 41,095 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 41,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 32,526 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,732 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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PJ59 ZJE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PJ59 ZJE, 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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PJ59 ZJE is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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