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AO61 FJU

2011 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,197 mi
Last recorded223,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 223,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 216,360 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 216,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 210,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 202,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to the limit and worn heavily on both edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and cracking 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 198,338 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 198,314 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 192,105 miles

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

lower engine mount has slight play

slight camber on rear wheels

slight exhuast blow front front flexi pipe

Fail 5 Jun 2020 192,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

lower engine mount has slight play

slight camber on rear wheels

slight exhuast blow front front flexi pipe

Pass 24 Jun 2019 179,615 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 155,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,462 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,206 miles

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside passenger front outer door handle stiff operation

Fail 2 Jan 2018 109,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre row (5.2.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle, centre row (5.2.5a)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside passenger front outer door handle stiff operation

Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,578 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 94,578 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,969 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,525 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 37,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged sidewall

o/s/r tyre puncture

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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AO61 FJU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AO61 FJU, 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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AO61 FJU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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