2011 Ford Galaxy · 16,041 MOT tests
2011 Ford Galaxy reliability
2011 Ford Galaxys fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Galaxy years (16,041 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 115,822
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,041
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.9% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.8%
- Suspension11.1%
- Body, chassis and structure9.9%
- Tyres9.3%
- Brakes7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 10.11%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.66%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.56%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.24%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.72%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.2%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.81%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2011 Ford Galaxys fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Galaxy years (16,041 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (10.11% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.8% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Ford Galaxy shows 115,822 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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