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VN61 HFG

2011 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

213,668 mi
Last recorded213,668 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 HFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 213,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 213,668 miles

Central Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 205,922 miles

rear axcle croded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 190,318 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 190,269 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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 Oct 2022 181,281 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 181,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 171,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 171,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking brake has poor effort on both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 164,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil leak ???

Fail 12 Mar 2020 164,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil leak ???

Pass 5 Apr 2019 150,621 miles

Front o/side fog light out

Fail 5 Apr 2019 150,621 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front o/side fog light out

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,541 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 123,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 110,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,254 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,630 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test w.screen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test w.screen

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all disc pads on last 1/3rd (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,205 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,950 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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VN61 HFG is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VN61 HFG, 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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VN61 HFG is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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