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VK61 VNY

2011 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,900 mi
Last recorded148,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 VNY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 148,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 148,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 148,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 146,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 142,098 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 142,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 137,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 136,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 128,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 86,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,857 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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VK61 VNY is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Grey 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 VK61 VNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 VNY registered?

VK61 VNY is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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