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YO17 VFY

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,842 mi
Last recorded99,842 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 85,495 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 69,230 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 69,218 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,536 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,787 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,939 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 36,939 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 36,779 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 VFY is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

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