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CU16 BTV

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 BTV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,082 miles

fuel tank heat shield damaged

rear exhaust damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2026 57,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank heat shield damaged

rear exhaust damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2025 49,542 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust damaged causing insecure front mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rear section is damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2025 49,540 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust damaged causing insecure front mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in tread area and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rear section is damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,340 miles

Damage to the front bumper

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 25,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 25,193 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 25,193 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,608 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 12,327 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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CU16 BTV is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CU16 BTV, 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 CU16 BTV registered?

CU16 BTV is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CU16 BTV safe to buy?

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