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EJ17 VTU

2017 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,303 mi
Last recorded91,303 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 VTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 60,646 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 60,646 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing one at each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 51,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,737 miles
Pass 11 May 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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EJ17 VTU is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTU, 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 EJ17 VTU registered?

EJ17 VTU is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is EJ17 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 VTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ17 VTU have outstanding finance?

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