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AE16 SWJ

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,190 mi
Last recorded93,190 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 93,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 91,764 miles

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

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

Underside engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low.

undertrays fitted obscuring view of components.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 80,158 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front coolant level low,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a crack not exceeding 40mm,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,604 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 67,604 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 36,712 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 34,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,947 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 10,333 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 624 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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AE16 SWJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2016 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 65,597 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 AE16 SWJ, 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 10 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE16 SWJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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