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SL59 JFG

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

114,439 mi
Last recorded114,439 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 JFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 114,439 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,060 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 106,060 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear tyre wearing edge

o/s rear lamp 2 bulbs inop

Pass 25 Oct 2023 100,030 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 100,024 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,039 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 95,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 90,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 90,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,017 miles

front subframe corroding

o/s rear trailing arm mounting bush split / worn

rear registration plate almost delaminated

Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroding

o/s rear trailing arm mounting bush split / worn

rear registration plate almost delaminated

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,119 miles

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 74,119 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DELAMINATED (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES CUT AT THE TREAD

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

PARKING BRAKE LEVER ALMOST AT THE END OF ITS WORKING TRAVEL

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,920 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,920 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside head lamp loose

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 56,869 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 50,965 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,293 miles

Nearside Rear rear pads worn to 4mm

Offside Rear pads worn to 4.0mm

Fail 3 Nov 2015 42,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc worn to excess (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc worn to excess (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear pads worn to 4mm

Offside Rear pads worn to 4.0mm

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,039 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,763 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 22,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SL59 JFG is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SL59 JFG, 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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SL59 JFG is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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