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BJ17 SWX

2017 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 SWX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 122,503 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 122,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,290 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 43,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,601 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 36,600 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BJ17 SWX is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 60,312 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 BJ17 SWX, 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 9 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ17 SWX registered?

BJ17 SWX is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is BJ17 SWX safe to buy?

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