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YH61 GFX

2011 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,304 mi
Last recorded162,304 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Galaxy92,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 GFX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 162,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 162,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 156,682 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 156,634 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 144,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 127,478 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,244 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,927 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,525 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 66,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,923 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 38,923 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 27,227 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,293 miles

Front 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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YH61 GFX is a 2011 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH61 GFX, 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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YH61 GFX is a 2011 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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