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WR61 ALU

2011 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 ALU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 139,085 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 136,007 miles

Exhaust hanger in front of axle detached/corroded off exhaust

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pressure pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 136,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust hanger in front of axle detached/corroded off exhaust

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pressure pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush 60% separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on inner edge more (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush 60% separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo feed pipe banjo and area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 127,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting sheared (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively will not lock into arm/holder (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to spin wheel and check bearings etc/ notchy (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc red (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 192kgf R 52kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. beamset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure secured fixings (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 10psi (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high beamset (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo feed pipe banjo and area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear R+I rear lamp assembleys and trim/ separate lamps/fit bulbs

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,642 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large cup in holder restricting operation of handbrake.. removed ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive vacuum pump at side of cylinder head... and also at turbo feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn. closing on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 108,642 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large cup in holder restricting operation of handbrake.. removed ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive vacuum pump at side of cylinder head... and also at turbo feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn. closing on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 94,846 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 tyres close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,846 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective sheared (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 tyres close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,888 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 62,888 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 50,652 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 50,652 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,161 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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WR61 ALU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR61 ALU, 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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WR61 ALU is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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