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DS15 BBU

2015 Ford Galaxy

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,547 mi
Last recorded92,547 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Galaxy82,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 BBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,547 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 92,547 miles

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))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,103 miles

Both front strut top mounts corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 87,103 miles

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))

Both front strut top mounts corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,381 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 79,381 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 29 Mar 2023 73,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,126 miles

NSR and OSR wheel alignment issue? Wheels cambered at rear

Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 36,067 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear seats folded away and boot full making full inspection of rear seat belts difficult

Nearside Rear Tyre has a thorn in outer sidewall

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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DS15 BBU is a 2015 Ford Galaxy in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 82,506 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 DS15 BBU, 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 11 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DS15 BBU is a 2015 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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