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BT16 PWL

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,837 mi
Last recorded53,837 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 PWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 53,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,098 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2023 38,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 28,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 26,611 miles

Front brake pads approximately 80% worn

Pass 24 May 2021 18,103 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 18,103 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 11,991 miles

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

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 20 May 2019 7,729 miles

unable to test rear seats due to obstruction

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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BT16 PWL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT16 PWL, 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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BT16 PWL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is BT16 PWL safe to buy?

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