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DK17 VGJ

2017 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,981 mi
Last recorded175,981 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 175,981 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 159,178 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 159,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 139,974 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 139,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 120,836 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 95,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,662 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,826 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,476 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 30,476 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 14,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 2,951 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 1,474 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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DK17 VGJ is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DK17 VGJ, 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 DK17 VGJ registered?

DK17 VGJ is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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