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WA57 JVM

2007 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,074 mi
Last recorded42,074 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 JVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 42,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre both

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,343 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2025 39,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,033 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'D' bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Front brake discs slightly scored

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 34,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'D' bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Front brake discs slightly scored

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,260 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2022 25,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,693 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 22,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,042 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 20,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 17,611 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 17,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 148,470 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 148,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working top inner (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,379 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 131,379 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,132 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,537 miles

both fron tyres wearing on edges 215/60/16

Fail 18 Jul 2015 91,533 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both fron tyres wearing on edges 215/60/16

noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 5 Jul 2014 69,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,939 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Jul 2013 54,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,175 miles

rear of centre exhaust mount corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 47,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear of centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,475 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 40,475 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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WA57 JVM is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA57 JVM, 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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What year was WA57 JVM registered?

WA57 JVM is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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