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WL61 EEA

2011 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,176 mi
Last recorded175,176 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 EEA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 175,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 154,680 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector cracked , but still in position , ok at present. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads 85% worn , ok at present.

Fail 29 Dec 2021 154,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damaged , cut down to the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector cracked , but still in position , ok at present. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads 85% worn , ok at present.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,578 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 141,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,848 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 130,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 120,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 120,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 102,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2018 102,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 85,071 miles

Front Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 84,749 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing Rear (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,976 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 39,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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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WL61 EEA is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WL61 EEA, 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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WL61 EEA is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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