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SD61 VKP

2011 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,698 mi
Last recorded112,698 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VKP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,698 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spots

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,747 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Fail 1 Mar 2022 103,747 miles

Emissions not tested BET not met and full test not carried out due to EML (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,694 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and both have cuts in them (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Fail 24 Feb 2021 97,690 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and both have cuts in them (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spots

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall indented (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 99V, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall indented (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 99V, 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 94,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall indented (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 99V, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall indented (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 99V, 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,777 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 87,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,667 miles

Display Warning That Bonnet Is Open. Bonnet Proved Secure When Tested

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,682 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 68,677 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,214 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seatbelt condition not fully checked as vehicle has 4 child seats fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 39,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seatbelt condition not fully checked as vehicle has 4 child seats fitted.

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 VKP is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 November 2011.

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