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BL17 VCM

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,358 mi
Last recorded72,358 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 VCM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,358 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on outer edge, 3mm tread measured and has cut’s to outer wall 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on the inner edge and 3mm tread measured 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear most seats folded flat and vehicle loaded at time of test / No belt check!

Fail 14 Oct 2025 72,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on outer edge, 3mm tread measured and has cut’s to outer wall 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on the inner edge and 3mm tread measured 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear most seats folded flat and vehicle loaded at time of test / No belt check!

Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,947 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, staining on engine and undertray (suspect rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 56,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, staining on engine and undertray (suspect rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,136 miles

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

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

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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BL17 VCM is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL17 VCM, 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.

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BL17 VCM is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 August 2017.

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