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YO17 VPP

2017 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,667 mi
Last recorded152,667 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 152,667 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 152,584 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 143,667 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))

Rear Both Shock Absorbers Weak

Rear Both Tyre Un Even Wear

Fail 21 Mar 2024 143,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear Both Shock Absorbers Weak

Rear Both Tyre Un Even Wear

Pass 22 Apr 2023 128,923 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 97,367 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 92,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,367 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 81,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,523 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 VPP is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

YO17 VPP is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 2017.

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