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EK17 VGM

2017 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

270,505 mi
Last recorded270,505 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 VGM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 270,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2025 253,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2025 230,969 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 222,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 204,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 183,669 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 183,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 162,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 160,747 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 160,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 116,294 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 75,962 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,799 miles

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,794 miles

Vehicle passed the emission test, however no print out was given due to low emissions

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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EK17 VGM is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK17 VGM, 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 EK17 VGM registered?

EK17 VGM is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 April 2017.

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