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BG66 XVV

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,547 mi
Last recorded197,547 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 XVV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 197,547 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 197,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 182,458 miles

3rd row seat folded at time of test, adult belts still inspected

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 182,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd row seat folded at time of test, adult belts still inspected

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 165,205 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 138,984 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats in boot stored away ()

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

Rear washer not working

heat shield around fuel tank badly bent

Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,029 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,618 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,037 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 XVV is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG66 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

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

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