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BG57 RZW

2007 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,662 mi
Last recorded187,662 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 RZW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 187,662 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 187,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 181,457 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp secure with wire

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 181,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside headlamp secure with wire

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 174,935 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2023 174,935 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2022 162,569 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,051 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 154,047 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 146,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,864 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 138,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 119,499 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn bald inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 119,499 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working x4 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn bald inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 107,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at weld (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,905 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 86,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 65,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,414 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,356 miles

Both front seats have slight play

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

Rear most seats folded down not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Fail 23 Oct 2010 38,356 miles

Both front seats have slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear most seats folded down not allowing inspection of seatbelts

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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BG57 RZW is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 99,134 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 BG57 RZW, 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 19 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG57 RZW is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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