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DF16 BXH

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

231,827 mi
Last recorded231,827 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 BXH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 231,827 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 216,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 207,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 207,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 196,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 188,526 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 179,525 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 179,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 166,921 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 166,896 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 148,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,148 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 137,148 miles

Offside 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 25 Mar 2021 128,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 99,173 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,905 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,498 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,489 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,989 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 23 Oct 2017 36,087 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,087 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,746 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 BXH is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 DF16 BXH, 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 BXH is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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