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BF61 WAU

2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,025 mi
Last recorded173,025 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 WAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 173,025 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s trailing arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 164,602 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot loose

Rear n/s and o/s suspension components areas of corrosion

Rear subframe areas of corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 158,982 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 158,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 151,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 151,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 146,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 137,983 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 122,567 miles

very slight wear n/s of steering / suspension ??

Pass 9 May 2017 91,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,688 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 30,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,203 miles

Coolant below minimum

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 28,203 miles

Coolant below minimum

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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BF61 WAU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF61 WAU, 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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BF61 WAU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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