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YO17 VGZ

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 139,762 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 126,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 120,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 115,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 102,381 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))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 102,381 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,909 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 85,909 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,570 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 78,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,042 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 VGZ is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

YO17 VGZ is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 August 2017.

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