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YG11 BYY

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,619 mi
Last recorded130,619 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 BYY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,619 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 130,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Aug 2025 128,756 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 128,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 125,893 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 123,742 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,537 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 117,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 117,268 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2020 110,130 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 110,130 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 99,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,175 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,017 miles

rear seat belts not checked seats folded

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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YG11 BYY is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG11 BYY, 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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YG11 BYY is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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