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SB11 GWC

2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,583 mi
Last recorded156,583 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 GWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 156,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 156,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 134,408 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 123,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,815 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 107,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 98,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,227 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 69,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,859 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,722 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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SB11 GWC is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB11 GWC, 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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SB11 GWC is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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