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AK16 VWG

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,258 mi
Last recorded68,258 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VWG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 68,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,327 miles

front tyres slight wear inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2023 55,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,479 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 46,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 38,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,818 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 22,774 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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AK16 VWG is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK16 VWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 VWG registered?

AK16 VWG is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is AK16 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 VWG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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