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VN61 HHU

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,315 mi
Last recorded133,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 HHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 121,092 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 121,092 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,613 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 115,613 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mount adrift (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,235 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 110,235 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 104,562 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 104,562 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,536 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 96,536 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,430 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 93,430 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,043 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,780 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rearmost seats stowed away unable to fully check rear seatbelts

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 HHU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN61 HHU, 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 HHU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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