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WJ59 ZHF

2009 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,638 mi
Last recorded135,638 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Galaxy99,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 ZHF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 135,638 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 135,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,749 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 131,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,849 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 126,849 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 121,237 miles

Far Rear Seats Folded Flat At Time Of Test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Lamp Unit Smashed

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Light Inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 121,237 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible none in the bottle (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Far Rear Seats Folded Flat At Time Of Test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Lamp Unit Smashed

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Light Inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,705 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 99,705 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,886 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,433 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 44,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,019 miles

NOT CHECKED very rear seat belts correctly cause seats foulded down

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

top brake light bulb inop

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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WJ59 ZHF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ59 ZHF, 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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WJ59 ZHF is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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