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VN57 LKO

2007 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,538 mi
Last recorded197,538 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 LKO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 197,538 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 197,248 miles

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 WORN INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN INNER EDGE/SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 188,988 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2023 188,988 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working in tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2022 183,011 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 180,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 180,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 172,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays obscuring full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 172,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box split on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays obscuring full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 167,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 167,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 158,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 158,789 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seats nearside clip (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 151,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 151,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 142,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front bush starting to delaminate (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting around outside (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front bush starting to delaminate (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting around outside (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 142,292 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front bush starting to delaminate (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting around outside (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front bush starting to delaminate (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting around outside (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 130,216 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2014 116,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 92,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,960 miles

front tyre tread less than 3mm

Fail 11 Oct 2011 75,587 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre tread less than 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,237 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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VN57 LKO is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 99,134 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 VN57 LKO, 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 19 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN57 LKO is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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