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BV16 EAF

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

270,129 mi
Last recorded270,129 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 EAF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 270,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 268,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 268,172 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 266,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 264,489 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 253,715 miles

Offside Front Indicator Side repeater lens slight damage.

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 253,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator Side repeater lens slight damage.

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 215,950 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 215,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 197,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 180,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 158,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 117,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,119 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 27,465 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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BV16 EAF is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV16 EAF, 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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What year was BV16 EAF registered?

BV16 EAF is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is BV16 EAF safe to buy?

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