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BO53 TKA

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,995 mi
Last recorded134,995 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 TKA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 134,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread past centre 3/4 band (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 134,984 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault stays on in dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread past centre 3/4 band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 126,630 miles

Nearside Rear number plate not working

Fail 19 Jul 2025 126,618 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear number plate not working

Pass 26 Jul 2024 116,669 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

body damage to o/s/r

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,365 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,054 miles

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

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,898 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

front bonnet support bar missing

Pass 23 Dec 2020 73,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 73,311 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 63,672 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 63,672 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 63,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,021 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,543 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 41,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,417 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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BO53 TKA is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BO53 TKA, 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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BO53 TKA is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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