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RJ09 VJD

2009 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,358 mi
Last recorded181,358 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VJD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 181,358 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 181,358 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 171,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 167,510 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,746 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 158,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,361 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 152,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S rear on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 142,882 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 142,877 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 131,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,001 miles

o/r trailing arm bush slightly adrifted from bonding

Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,690 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 109,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,636 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,514 miles

damage to windscreen outside the swept area

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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RJ09 VJD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ09 VJD, 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 RJ09 VJD registered?

RJ09 VJD is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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