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D5 EEM

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 EEM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 125,710 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 136,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,412 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 122,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 116,947 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 116,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 125,945 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 125,943 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure exhaust back box bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 104,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 118,201 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 111,031 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,793 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,578 miles

Central Rear child seat fitted not allow to inspect seatbelt

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f bottom and side corner cracked strongly recommend to change (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 75,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,788 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,839 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,758 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,721 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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D5 EEM is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 D5 EEM, 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 D5 EEM registered?

D5 EEM is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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