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R500 JDM

2011 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 JDM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,407 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 95,407 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,330 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,329 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,244 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,825 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 62,825 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 61,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,396 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 58,396 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,120 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,119 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,786 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 27,786 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,963 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 11,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R500 JDM is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R500 JDM, 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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R500 JDM is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 February 2011.

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