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S29 DLX

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,275 mi
Last recorded141,275 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 DLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 141,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,182 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 121,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,868 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 92,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,788 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 64,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (cut in treads,cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (ply exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,961 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 40,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,302 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 15,338 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,941 miles

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

nearside front tyre bond starting to separate

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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S29 DLX is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S29 DLX, 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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S29 DLX is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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