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AE17 WVS

2017 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

250,642 mi
Last recorded250,642 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 WVS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 250,642 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 249,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 244,708 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 233,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 233,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 213,000 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 213,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 193,288 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 193,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 172,763 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 135,584 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 117,948 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 66,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,575 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,834 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 12,568 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 12,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AE17 WVS is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE17 WVS, 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 AE17 WVS registered?

AE17 WVS is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AE17 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 WVS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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