Ford Galaxy Zetec Tdci 138 (2011)
2011 Ford Galaxy Zetec Tdci 138
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2011 Ford Galaxy Zetec Tdci 138. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Galaxy ZETEC TDCI is a serious reliability concern: only 38.3% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%. The diesel engine variant achieves a near-identical 37.7% pass rate, suggesting the problems run deep across the model rather than being fuel-specific, and importantly there are no recorded dangerous defects in this cohort.
At 119,867 km average mileage these vehicles have been driven hard but not excessively for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.53 failures per test—indicating wear-related issues are catching up fast. If you're considering one, budget for imminent repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and transmission, as the MOT pattern suggests both are likely trouble spots.
What to check before buying a 2011 Ford Galaxy Zetec Tdci 138
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 132 | 37.7% | 0.52 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 77.1% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Ford Galaxy Zetec Tdci 138 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Ford Galaxy Zetec Tdci 138 vehicles fall between 97,573 and 136,256 miles.
2011 Ford Galaxy Zetec Tdci 138 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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