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BG66 VHR

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,042 mi
Last recorded166,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 VHR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 166,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2025 163,869 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2025 159,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tail lamp had a crack

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2025 159,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp had a crack

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 156,430 miles

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

Nearside Front door damage

Nearside Rear tail lam has a crack

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 156,430 miles

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

Nearside Front door damage

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail lam has a crack

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 149,747 miles

Nearside Front Door damaged

Nearside Inner Tail light cracked

Nearside Outer Tail light cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2024 145,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 144,674 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 140,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 140,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 133,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,583 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 127,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 117,054 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 102,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,938 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 73,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 43,098 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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BG66 VHR is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG66 VHR, 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 BG66 VHR registered?

BG66 VHR is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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