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SH09 DAD

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,211 mi
Last recorded165,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 DAD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 165,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 158,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 153,825 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2023 148,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,910 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 132,904 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 125,145 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 125,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 115,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,122 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,004 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,004 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 85,506 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 85,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,026 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 43,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,701 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 34,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 34,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SH09 DAD is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH09 DAD, 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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SH09 DAD is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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