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AO55 MEL

2017 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,666 mi
Last recorded38,666 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Galaxy60,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MEL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 38,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 30,754 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 R17 (Urgent. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 25,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 25,074 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 19,880 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 14,590 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 10,570 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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AO55 MEL is a 2017 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 MEL, 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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AO55 MEL is a 2017 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2017.

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