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VO57 XDU

2007 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,991 mi
Last recorded157,991 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 XDU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 157,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 154,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 154,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 148,346 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 148,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 140,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 133,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 133,084 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,738 miles

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,758 miles

Offside wing mirror is damaged

Unable to fully inspect rear passenger seat belts because child seats are fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 109,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror is damaged

Unable to fully inspect rear passenger seat belts because child seats are fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush de bonded, not resulting in any play or excessive movement

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,205 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 62,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2011 54,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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VO57 XDU is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VO57 XDU, 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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VO57 XDU is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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