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AK11 HWJ

2011 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

317,292 mi
Last recorded317,292 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 317,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2023 317,268 miles

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

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

some wear suspesnion etc

Pass 12 Aug 2022 309,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2022 309,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 301,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 293,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2019 276,057 miles

possible slight smell of fumes in cab

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear pads getting low

Fail 15 May 2019 276,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear pads getting low

possible slight smell of fumes in cab

Pass 11 May 2018 238,502 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 200,532 miles

both rear exhaust brackets broken tempery repair to exhaust

offside rear inner brake pad worn

offside rear tyre worn outer edge and wearing low in tread

Fail 22 May 2017 200,494 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 200,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear exhaust brackets broken tempery repair to exhaust

offside rear inner brake pad worn

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 May 2016 156,166 miles

Rear seats are “stowed”

Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,572 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,572 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,243 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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AK11 HWJ is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2011 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 92,318 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 AK11 HWJ, 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 15 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK11 HWJ is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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