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DF16 BWC

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,917 mi
Last recorded110,917 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 BWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 110,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 110,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,997 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,010 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2023 86,444 miles

3rd row passengers seats not tested,stowed away

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner raised tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view defective wiper blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/inner driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sump undertray oily

Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,444 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

3rd row passengers seats not tested,stowed away

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner raised tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view defective wiper blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/inner driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sump undertray oily

Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,370 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 76,370 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,426 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,145 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 60,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 33,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 17,193 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,275 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 BWC is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BWC, 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 DF16 BWC registered?

DF16 BWC is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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