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YG61 VZJ

2011 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

257,684 mi
Last recorded257,684 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 257,684 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 257,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 229,982 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 226,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 204,147 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 188,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 163,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 136,225 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 136,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,458 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,893 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 85,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,909 miles

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,890 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 15,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 15,317 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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YG61 VZJ 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 77.8%.

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 YG61 VZJ, 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 YG61 VZJ registered?

YG61 VZJ is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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