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DF16 BXU

2016 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,884 mi
Last recorded167,884 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 BXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 167,884 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 167,848 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 166,558 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 158,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,013 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 143,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 140,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 124,607 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,755 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,662 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,373 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 62,373 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,970 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR CHECK (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 16,950 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 16,950 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 8,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 2,886 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 BXU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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