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SP61 VKD

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,828 mi
Last recorded168,828 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VKD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 168,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,463 miles

Rear Boot seats down not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belts

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

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 59,406 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot seats down not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belts

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,048 miles

Track rod end slightly misaligned N/S- O/S (Necking) (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,816 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,952 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,004 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,383 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 16,383 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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SP61 VKD is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP61 VKD, 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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SP61 VKD is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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