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EA17 FDM

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,587 mi
Last recorded60,587 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 FDM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 60,587 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 235/55/17/XL

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2025 60,586 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 235/55/17/XL

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2024 53,823 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on inner edges 235/55/7

Fail 19 Aug 2024 53,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on inner edges 235/55/7

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,225 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 40,233 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rdrow seats folded down limited inspection to seat belts ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 40,233 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))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit , bold on inner tread to next layer of rubber and bold on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear wearing uneven across the tread

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rdrow seats folded down limited inspection to seat belts ()

Pass 17 Jul 2021 34,438 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,848 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 5 seat format

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

No Gas blast at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil saturated in under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Fail 21 Jul 2020 29,847 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 5 seat format

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

No Gas blast at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil saturated in under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 9 Apr 2020

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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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EA17 FDM is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA17 FDM, 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 EA17 FDM registered?

EA17 FDM is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is EA17 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA17 FDM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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