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YL07 MBX

2007 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,749 mi
Last recorded216,749 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 MBX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 216,749 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 213,753 miles

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

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

backbox exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2024 213,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 213,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 211,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

backbox exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2022 210,749 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2021 209,063 miles

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

Front and rear suspension light corrosion

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2021 209,039 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front and rear suspension light corrosion

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2019 203,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front shock top bearing rough

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and centre middle seats ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 198,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 198,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 190,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 179,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front shock top bearing rough

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 179,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front shock top bearing rough

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 172,513 miles

N/s/f top stut mount slight roughness when turning lock to lock

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 172,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front top mounts rough when turning lock to lock

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 157,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 157,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 131,423 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 131,423 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,345 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 77,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,604 miles

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)

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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YL07 MBX is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL07 MBX, 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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YL07 MBX is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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