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DK17 VKM

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,503 mi
Last recorded211,503 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 VKM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 211,503 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 211,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 166,766 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 166,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,648 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2021 133,644 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,348 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,235 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 69,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,020 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 30,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres are feathering on edges

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge 235/55/17

Pass 9 May 2018 27,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 18,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 9,227 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 VKM is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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