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AK61 ZMV

2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,874 mi
Last recorded146,874 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZMV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 146,874 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 146,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 140,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 131,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 131,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt buckle missing n/s/r and centre (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 5 Oct 2022 119,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,196 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,013 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,755 miles

child seats in rear not allowing inspection of seat belts

Fail 5 Dec 2017 84,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seats in rear not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,803 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,104 miles

Item Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test

Metered Smoke Too Low To Be Read

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seatbelt

Fail 25 Nov 2015 64,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Item Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test

Metered Smoke Too Low To Be Read

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seatbelt

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AK61 ZMV is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK61 ZMV, 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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AK61 ZMV is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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