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BG61 SKZ

2011 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,242 mi
Last recorded130,242 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 SKZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 130,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 129,654 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 129,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 125,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 123,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,177 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 117,177 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,186 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,266 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven treads on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also uneven treads on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 104,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven treads on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also uneven treads on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,635 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

slight oil leak from rear of engine area

Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

slight oil leak from rear of engine area

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,192 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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BG61 SKZ 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 68.8%.

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 BG61 SKZ, 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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BG61 SKZ is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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