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VE61 GHG

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,213 mi
Last recorded101,213 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 GHG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 101,213 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,459 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 95,459 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,773 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Wing repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 Bulb inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,974 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

One bulb not working in nearside + offside rear side lights

Rear Brake pads are very low

Slight damage to offside mirror cover

Fail 28 Feb 2023 78,974 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

One bulb not working in nearside + offside rear side lights

Rear Brake pads are very low

Slight damage to offside mirror cover

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,710 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 58,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,657 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 54,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,695 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 31,648 miles

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

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 31 Jan 2017 31,648 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,570 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 22,570 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE61 GHG is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE61 GHG, 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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What year was VE61 GHG registered?

VE61 GHG is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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