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PK61 BPV

2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,579 mi
Last recorded134,579 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 BPV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 134,579 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 134,579 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 110,123 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 110,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,337 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,111 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 68,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,075 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 63,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres showing signs of wear to inner edges ( tracking may need checking)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,212 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack (drum stick) (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack arm inner fixing joint slight play ( drum stick joint )

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres showing signs of wear to inner edges ( tracking may need checking)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,276 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,164 miles

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

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

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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PK61 BPV is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK61 BPV, 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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PK61 BPV is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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