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RT52 SPY

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,794 mi
Last recorded46,794 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT52 SPY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 46,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 46,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 45,404 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 43,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 41,090 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 41,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 38,686 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,382 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2020 35,624 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 31,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,605 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,733 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 25,729 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,235 miles

both front tyre valves detiorating

Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,292 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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RT52 SPY is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RT52 SPY, 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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RT52 SPY is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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