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BL16 OJJ

2016 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,457 mi
Last recorded115,457 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 OJJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 115,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rearward] bush worn recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched badly by defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 115,397 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rearward] bush worn recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges [near to exposing chords] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched badly by defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit full of condensation

Pass 18 Nov 2024 108,575 miles

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

condensation in offside rear outer lamp unit

Fail 18 Nov 2024 108,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

condensation in offside rear outer lamp unit

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,843 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 98,841 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,558 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BL16 OJJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL16 OJJ, 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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BL16 OJJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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