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BG66 XZW

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,282 mi
Last recorded179,282 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 XZW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 179,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

front bumper is damaged and poorly repaired

front number plate is damaged

Offside headlamp top inner bolt is loose

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped & cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 169,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 160,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,432 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

outstand recall found.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 135,350 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant reservoir empty

Oil leak

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 125,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,292 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,008 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2021 109,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,981 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,981 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,371 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,256 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing close to 2mm wear indicators

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,835 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 XZW is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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