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YB11 XVN

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,849 mi
Last recorded173,849 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 XVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 173,849 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 167,268 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S steering rack boot slightly insecure on housing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust brackets corroded and broke

Pass 28 Feb 2023 157,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 157,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 143,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 143,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,212 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 mounts broke exhaust secured with wire cable (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 141,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 mounts broke exhaust secured with wire cable (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,419 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,771 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,054 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 80,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 72,441 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,819 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 61,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,407 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 45,407 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 38,732 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 29,959 miles

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

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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YB11 XVN is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YB11 XVN, 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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YB11 XVN is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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