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AY16 XUW

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,802 mi
Last recorded144,802 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XUW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 144,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 140,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 131,690 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 126,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,765 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,068 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 97,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,652 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 51,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AY16 XUW is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY16 XUW, 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 AY16 XUW registered?

AY16 XUW is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is AY16 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 XUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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