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YC61 VXW

2011 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,418 mi
Last recorded120,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 VXW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 120,418 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,600 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,721 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,417 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,348 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,183 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 47,180 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 46,213 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 46,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,263 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 28,293 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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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YC61 VXW is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC61 VXW, 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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What year was YC61 VXW registered?

YC61 VXW is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 VXW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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