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YO17 VFN

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,226 mi
Last recorded103,226 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly deformed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 77,412 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly deformed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 71,661 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seats ()

Fail 16 Apr 2022 71,661 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seats ()

Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 45,982 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 34,406 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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YO17 VFN is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

YO17 VFN is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 August 2017.

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