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SH61 NJY

2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,409 mi
Last recorded183,409 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 NJY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 183,409 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 183,376 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 174,518 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 174,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 166,899 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess knocking noise when pulling away (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 155,005 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 154,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 148,009 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 147,956 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken corroded resting on body ( yellow chalked ) and exhaust blow from flexi . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin/bush major worn ( yellow chalked) jack under rear arm under coil spring to get play ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 140,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine under tray soaked in oil/diesel - advise further checks for leaks and repair as necessary.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 133,634 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 133,601 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,596 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,263 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting near axle corroded and broken off. exhaust system slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak, gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 113,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,420 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 106,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,593 miles

both headlights slightly insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2018 92,593 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both headlights slightly insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,096 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s headlight slightly insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,716 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 62,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 46,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 NJY is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJY, 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 NJY is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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