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FD51 WAD

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 WAD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,849 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 68,849 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,143 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 47,139 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 32,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,757 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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FD51 WAD is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD51 WAD, 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 FD51 WAD registered?

FD51 WAD is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is FD51 WAD safe to buy?

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