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SL59 LJY

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,800 mi
Last recorded144,800 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 LJY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 144,800 miles

3rd row seats stored away.

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 136,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear 3rd row of seats stowed away unable to fully inspect seat belts

coolant low

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 9 Oct 2023 129,902 miles

Offside Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Oct 2022 121,090 miles

Coolant leak Dripping off starter motor. ()

Nearside Rear Seat stored away. (3rd row)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush starting to separate.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but cant come detached.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,922 miles

3rd row seats stowed away.

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate covered in mud.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Underside of vehicle covered in mud.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, worn inner edge , nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,049 miles

Front wipers poor

High level brake light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2018 90,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers poor

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 82,038 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,230 miles

osr suspension arm front bush deteriated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,366 miles

nsr tyre 2mm tread

rear most row occasional seats folded away seat belts not chcked

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,783 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,783 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,872 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,263 miles

Exhaust corroding.

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,263 miles

Exhaust corroding.

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

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 LJY 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 SL59 LJY, 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 SL59 LJY registered?

SL59 LJY is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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