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VK11 KBU

2011 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 KBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 76,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,218 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 72,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread low 210/60r16v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 67,819 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 67,802 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 62,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 57,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven o/s ON LIMIT SUGGEST REPLACMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn uneven badly perished suggest replacment soon

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,100 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn hard inner edge and badly perished

front tyres slight uneven wear on outer edge

rear brake pads worn uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn uneven on wear bars very low inner

front discs worn and corroded inner face

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,812 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 42,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,789 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,356 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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VK11 KBU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK11 KBU, 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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VK11 KBU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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