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2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Petrol · VF05 TAR

VF05 TAR

2011 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/01/2011. Recorded mileage 143,271 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.

Make & Model
FORD GALAXY
Year / Origin
2011 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
143,271 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent inspection on 13 March 2026 at 143,271 miles. While a failure was recorded in March 2025 at 136,717 miles, the vehicle was rectified and passed nine days later. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three successful tests suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing mechanical issues as they arise rather than allowing them to escalate into significant structural failures. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage reflects a consistent pattern of use at approximately 9,500 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical UK annual averages for a large MPV. The data shows steady usage intervals, with roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles covered between each annual test from 2023 through 2026. This regularity is generally positive for vehicle health as it prevents long periods of stagnation that often lead to seal degradation, brake corrosion, or flat-spotting tyres and the fuel system. Despite the clean nature of the MOT records, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear components typical for a Galaxy of this age and mileage. The buyer should examine the front suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of tearing or fatigue, as these often perish before they reach an MOT failure point. Given the mileage, checking for lateral play in the steering components and inspecting the integrity of the rear sills and subframe points is essential to ensure no hidden corrosion is developing beneath the bodywork.

VF05 TAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 143,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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VF05 TAR Mileage History

  1. 31/03/2023122,823 mi
  2. 26/03/2024129,283 mi+6,460 mi
  3. 10/03/2025136,717 mi+7,434 mi
  4. 19/03/2025136,922 mi+205 mi
  5. 13/03/2026143,271 mi+6,349 mi

Average of roughly 6,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VF05 TAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 17:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Galaxy (VF05 TAR) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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