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SJ61 AWU

2011 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

251,673 mi
Last recorded251,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 AWU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 251,673 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 239,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox to driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 239,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox to driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 224,718 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 218,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 215,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure position/fog lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp insecure position/fog lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 215,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box stud snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure position/fog lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp insecure position/fog lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 209,439 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 202,000 miles

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

both front steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2017 183,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 152,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,148 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 114,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,557 miles

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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SJ61 AWU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ61 AWU, 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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SJ61 AWU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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