2017 Ford Galaxy · 18,048 MOT tests
2017 Ford Galaxy reliability
2017 Ford Galaxys fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Galaxy years (18,048 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 64,623
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,048
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (122% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Tyres6.3%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Seat belts and airbags1.1%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.85%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.27%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.15%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.45%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.08%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2017 Ford Galaxys fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Galaxy years (18,048 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.85% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.66% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Ford Galaxy shows 64,623 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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