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AK16 YRS

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,504 mi
Last recorded231,504 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 YRS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 231,504 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 187,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 134,087 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 134,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2021 34,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 32,483 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 32,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 YRS is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRS, 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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What year was AK16 YRS registered?

AK16 YRS is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is AK16 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 YRS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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