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DK17 VKW

2017 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,738 mi
Last recorded147,738 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 VKW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 147,738 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 147,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 124,133 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 110,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,137 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,533 miles

Emission too clean

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,716 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 66,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,215 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 48,980 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 30,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 16,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 9,908 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 105 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 VKW is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

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

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