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SL61 NVN

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 NVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 111,748 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and frame corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 111,707 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and frame corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,576 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

heat shields insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2024 100,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

heat shields insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,590 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 92,590 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 87,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,699 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front inner cv gator slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight shudder in front brakes

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 81,699 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front inner cv gator slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight shudder in front brakes

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,457 miles

all coil springs corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and perishing slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edges and perishing slightly

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and perishing

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,097 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 70,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,869 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 60,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear heat shield loose

rear inner brake pads appear low on wear

Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,351 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear seat belts partially checked due to child seats and boot seats not in upright position

slight shudder in front brakes

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2018 52,351 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear heatshield loose

rear seat belts partially checked due to child seats and boot seats not in upright position

slight shudder in front brakes

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,677 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,306 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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SL61 NVN is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SL61 NVN, 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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SL61 NVN is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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