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WJ09 ELU

2009 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,151 mi
Last recorded163,151 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ELU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 163,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded/slight leak

Pass 26 Nov 2024 159,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 154,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 154,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 150,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 146,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,518 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 142,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 137,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,108 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,321 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 126,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 109,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,420 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 89,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,471 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,283 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 48,276 miles

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,743 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,258 miles

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

Offside 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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WJ09 ELU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ09 ELU, 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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WJ09 ELU is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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