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YO17 VFW

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,690 mi
Last recorded71,690 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 71,690 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 71,690 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 68,635 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central row seats (7.1.2 (d))

no smoke (emissions) peak too low not detected 0.50

Fail 10 Feb 2025 68,633 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central row seats (7.1.2 (d))

no smoke (emissions) peak too low not detected 0.50

Pass 12 Feb 2024 66,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,651 miles

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Fail 27 Jan 2023 64,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,126 miles

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,795 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 VFW 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 70%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

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

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