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VK11 KCA

2011 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,279 mi
Last recorded130,279 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 130,279 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside Front Inner C.V Gaiter is greasy

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Where the springs sit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Have light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 130,279 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner C.V Gaiter is greasy

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Where the springs sit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Have light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 122,999 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has slight travel

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Where the spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 122,960 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has slight travel

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Where the spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,836 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner C.V Gaiter greasy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Rear where the spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 111,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping around clip

rear seats stowed

Fail 1 Jul 2022 100,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping around clip

rear seats stowed

Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust hanger brackets heavily corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,579 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces corroding

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,423 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,895 miles

Centre engine covers

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 38,886 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 38,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 28,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 KCA is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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