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VN61 VVM

2011 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,742 mi
Last recorded119,742 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 VVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,742 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components show signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 99,010 miles

Front Position lamp not working NS and OS lamps innop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable broken at caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components show signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,627 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row, centre seat buckle cover missing but not effecting operation (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components show signs of age related corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 55,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 55,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS and NS front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,451 miles

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

Offside Front Small Chip On Windscreen Out with Swept Area

Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,251 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 14,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 13,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,783 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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VN61 VVM is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN61 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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