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EJ17 BOU

2017 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,748 mi
Last recorded169,748 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 BOU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 169,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 161,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 144,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 129,527 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 129,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 116,161 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 116,161 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 95,252 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 90,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 89,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,767 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 69,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,242 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,784 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 39,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,359 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 21,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 19,866 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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EJ17 BOU is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ17 BOU, 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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EJ17 BOU is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 April 2017.

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