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C158 ELL

2017 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,194 mi
Last recorded106,194 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 ELL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 106,194 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 95,501 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 95,498 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.tyre scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm.tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both windscreen wiper blades smear slightly

o/s/r tyre tread "stepped" on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,829 miles

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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C158 ELL is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C158 ELL, 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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What year was C158 ELL registered?

C158 ELL is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is C158 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C158 ELL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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