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YF59 YJL

2010 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,407 mi
Last recorded181,407 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Galaxy93,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 YJL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 181,407 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 171,809 miles

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OSR outer position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF lower arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 163,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 151,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 138,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,714 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 119,704 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,699 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 109,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,177 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,999 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,999 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc corroded and pitted

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside Front brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,168 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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YF59 YJL is a 2010 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 93,658 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 YF59 YJL, 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 16 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF59 YJL is a 2010 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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