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BD16 HFW

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,930 mi
Last recorded68,930 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 HFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 68,930 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Pass 18 Feb 2025 61,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 22 Feb 2024 50,714 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 50,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded inner an outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 41,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 41,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,942 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 13,038 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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BD16 HFW is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD16 HFW, 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 BD16 HFW registered?

BD16 HFW is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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