2017 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

5,182 Ford Galaxy cars first used in 2017 had an MOT in 2025, at about 8 years old, and 78.6% passed first time. That is in line with the 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2017 Ford Galaxy cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2017 Ford Galaxy MOT failure items
2017 Ford Galaxy common failures
ItemValue
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.4%
Position lamp: not working2.2%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2017 Ford Galaxy advisories
2017 Ford Galaxy common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge22.5%
Brake pads: wearing thin13.5%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive9.1%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened6.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.1%
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2017 Ford Galaxy faults by area
2017 Ford Galaxy faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment8.6%
Tyres8.3%
Brakes4.7%
Visibility2.9%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.3%
Suspension1.1%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2017 Ford Galaxy recorded mileage
2017 Ford Galaxy mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
5,17859,40082,800 miles125,700

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Ford Galaxy years

Ford Galaxy first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20221,23082.3%88.5%
20211,42276.6%87.2%
20201,66881.8%86.0%
20192,58877.7%83.5%
20183,48879.5%80.9%
20175,18278.6%78.2%
20164,67077.2%74.9%
20152,40162.8%71.9%
20144,12057.1%68.6%
20133,69357.6%65.8%
20124,16657.5%63.5%
20114,03154.8%61.2%
20103,77855.5%59.3%
20093,31554.6%58.3%
20082,80354.4%57.2%
20072,55454.0%57.4%
20061,24051.0%57.0%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.