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2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

268,151 mi
Last recorded268,151 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 BYS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 268,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 259,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 252,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 252,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 246,410 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 237,108 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIMUM DEPTH! (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 229,220 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s and n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 215,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking fluid should be replaced (5.3.2 (b))

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 207,427 miles

child seats fitted to rear

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 3 May 2017 202,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 201,217 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 162,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 May 2014 110,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,473 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 BYS is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV61 BYS, 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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RV61 BYS is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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