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SH61 HWG

2011 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 HWG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 133,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,196 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 130,194 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure not working (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 127,746 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 127,746 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 117,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 117,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,458 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 109,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,366 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,366 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 76,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2018 76,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2017 61,117 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 61,117 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,780 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 53,611 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,092 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes slightly split. (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both front steering arms. (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s + o/s/r, seats unable to fully inspect adult belt.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 39,799 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes slightly split. (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both front steering arms. (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s + o/s/r, seats unable to fully inspect adult belt.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 27,448 miles

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

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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SH61 HWG is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SH61 HWG, 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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SH61 HWG is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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