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RV61 BYL

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,172 mi
Last recorded129,172 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 BYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 129,172 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 129,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 119,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,668 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 104,172 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 94,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 83,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,104 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,154 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,016 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 55,016 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,572 miles

Lower UNDER TRAY AND TOP COVRS FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low to tread 2mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,918 miles

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,457 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,666 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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RV61 BYL is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV61 BYL, 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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What year was RV61 BYL registered?

RV61 BYL is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is RV61 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 BYL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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