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SP59 LJF

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,509 mi
Last recorded148,509 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 LJF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 148,509 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cannot view properly for under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 134,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 128,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ONLY 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 128,843 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 117,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 117,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,765 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 100,765 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,141 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,034 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 89,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,839 miles

offside front daytime driving light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,590 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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SP59 LJF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP59 LJF, 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 SP59 LJF registered?

SP59 LJF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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