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WJ09 VGX

2009 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,354 mi
Last recorded170,354 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 VGX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 170,354 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 160,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 155,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 144,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 143,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 127,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,138 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost trailing arm bush perishing and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

nearside and offside rear pads approx. 80% worn. unable to clearly see with wheels attached

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost trailing arm bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost trailing arm bush perishing and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector has section missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

nearside and offside rear pads approx. 80% worn. unable to clearly see with wheels attached

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on rear section around hanger mounts (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% part of reflector missing (1.5.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge and perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut within tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on rear section around hanger mounts (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% part of reflector missing (1.5.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,293 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres worn to 3 MM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 48,237 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres worn to 3 MM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VGX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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