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BJ66 XLB

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 XLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 87,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2. ()

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 82,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2. ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,877 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

TPMS light on but no obviouse sign of deflation to tyres

Fail 22 Jun 2022 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

TPMS light on but no obviouse sign of deflation to tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 65,964 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,360 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 59,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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BJ66 XLB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ66 XLB, 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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BJ66 XLB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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