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S121 BUS

2011 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 BUS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 84,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 84,958 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,613 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,896 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,591 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 60,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,206 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 52,202 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))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,172 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 40,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,283 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 35,283 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,110 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on the edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm and is bald on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 26,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres heavily worn on the edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm and is bald on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre wearing on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,938 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S121 BUS is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S121 BUS, 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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S121 BUS is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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