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DF16 BSY

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

201,127 mi
Last recorded201,127 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 BSY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 201,127 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 195,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 167,925 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,871 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 100,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 80,380 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect letter b instead of d . (0.1 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 80,083 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect letter b instead of d . (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 60,467 miles

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 60,467 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,390 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,098 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,486 miles

Nearside font tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 28,597 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 24,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 13,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 9,467 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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DF16 BSY is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DF16 BSY, 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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DF16 BSY is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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