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SK61 XEN

2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,808 mi
Last recorded97,808 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 XEN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,808 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 97,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 65,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,775 miles

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

front brake pads low .......

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,603 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 46,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,497 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 39,778 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 39,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,912 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 36,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,900 miles

child seat in center cant test seat belt

Fail 24 Jan 2018 33,739 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

child seat in center cant test seat belt

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,823 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 29,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,920 miles

x2 front wishbone arm forward bushes perish

x2 rear radius arm forward bushes displacing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 24,915 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre very close to legal limit

wear and corrosion front discs and pads

x2 front wishbone arm forward bushes perish

x2 rear radius arm forward bushes displacing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,528 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 18,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,396 miles

rear no plate damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2014 15,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear no plate damaged

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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SK61 XEN is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SK61 XEN, 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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SK61 XEN is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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