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YO17 VEY

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,134 mi
Last recorded136,134 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO17 VEY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 136,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 129,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 122,315 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,307 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 106,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,878 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 92,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,318 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 81,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,656 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 51,656 miles

Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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YO17 VEY is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YO17 VEY, 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 YO17 VEY registered?

YO17 VEY is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 August 2017.

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