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VK11 OYV

2011 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,795 mi
Last recorded137,795 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 OYV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 137,795 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bth side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 137,795 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bth side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,675 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on the inner edge. 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,499 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 92,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,618 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 83,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

High level stop lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 71,387 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 71,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 56,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also void of tread on outer edge. 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge. 2255017

Offside Rear child seat fitted.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge. 2255017

all brake discs appear worn and are lipped.

Fail 25 May 2016 56,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also void of tread on outer edge. 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge. 2255017

Offside Rear child seat fitted.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge. 2255017

all brake discs appear worn and are lipped.

Pass 16 May 2015 40,058 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 40,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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VK11 OYV is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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