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SD61 BHZ

2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,227 mi
Last recorded194,227 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 BHZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 194,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 194,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 192,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 188,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 183,135 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 183,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 172,387 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 167,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed right hand at back (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 167,833 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed right hand at back (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,416 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,653 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 43,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 13,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 11,798 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 11,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SD61 BHZ is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD61 BHZ, 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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SD61 BHZ is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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