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WJ61 DAU

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

276,536 mi
Last recorded276,536 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 DAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 276,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 260,469 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper missing

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 259,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper missing

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 245,301 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

rear tyres wearing unevenly to markers

Pass 21 Oct 2021 231,953 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2020 210,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 191,022 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 190,992 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Oct 2018 161,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 131,570 miles

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 131,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,625 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,932 miles

Centre seat middle row and rear most seats folded down not allowing full access to seatbelt buckle.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WJ61 DAU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 WJ61 DAU, 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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WJ61 DAU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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