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RV59 FJK

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,456 mi
Last recorded178,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 FJK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 178,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 178,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 156,051 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 156,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,110 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF&NSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR&NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR&NSR trailing arm bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF&NSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR&NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OSR&NSR (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR&NSR trailing arm bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,946 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod + outer track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF + NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 110,639 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 95,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,394 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,940 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement will need attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

both front tyres wearing heavly inner and outter edges

both front tyres worn 2 mm

slight smear front wipers

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,216 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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RV59 FJK is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV59 FJK, 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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RV59 FJK is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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