Ford Galaxy (2017)
2017 Ford Galaxy
CarHunch analysed 5,104 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford Galaxy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ford Galaxy passes its MOT at 86.2%, which is notably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a reasonably reliable proposition—though the 36.5% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is concerning and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly (89.0% and 86.1% respectively), so fuel choice won't materially affect reliability.
At 63,858 miles on average, these Galaxys show typical wear for their age, and the 1.29 average failures per test indicate most vehicles aren't wracking up serious faults. However, 8.0 advisories per vehicle suggests routine maintenance issues are common—suspension, lighting, and brake components wear predictably on family MPVs of this age. Before buying, check the full MOT history for the specific vehicle, paying close attention to whether dangerous defects appear repeatedly or have been properly remedied.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ford Galaxy
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 4,945 | 86.1% | 1.3 |
| Petrol (3%) | 158 | 89% | 0.91 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ford Galaxy vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Ford Galaxy vehicles fall between 40,241 and 84,785 miles.
2017 Ford Galaxy — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 4,621 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Ford Galaxy
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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31.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.5%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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