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SF17 GMU

2017 Ford Journey

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,041 mi
Last recorded222,041 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Journey129,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 GMU
MakeFord
ModelJourney
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 222,041 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2025 222,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 197,502 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 173,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 151,482 miles

nsf/ osf top strut mountings slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2022 151,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread damaged 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nsf/ osf top strut mountings slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2021 138,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,485 miles

Zero emissions

Fail 22 Dec 2020 136,485 miles

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

Zero emissions

Pass 25 Aug 2018 88,456 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 88,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover loose but preventing the ingress of dirt

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Check against manufacturers specification (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 2mm, full brake check advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Journey?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
22,520
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads
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SF17 GMU is a 2017 Ford Journey in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ford Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 129,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF17 GMU registered?

SF17 GMU is a 2017 Ford Journey, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is SF17 GMU safe to buy?

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