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DK16 HFL

2016 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

146,830 mi
Last recorded146,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 HFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 146,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,802 miles

Front wipers poor/smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn/stepped inner edge and sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 135,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers poor/smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn/stepped inner edge and sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 123,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner inner lamp unit damaged and slightly condensated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn inner edge and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 109,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 4mm but worn inner edge showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,162 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

rear seats stowed away unable to test seat belts

Fail 23 Feb 2022 98,162 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear seats stowed away unable to test seat belts

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,065 miles

Coolant level low.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 91,065 miles

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

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

Coolant level low.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,934 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 83,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 77,179 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 77,179 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 74,747 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear 70/ worn approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 48,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear 70/ worn approx (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% O/S side light dim (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,934 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 42,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,781 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,742 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 31,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 8,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,071 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 1,666 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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DK16 HFL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 DK16 HFL, 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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DK16 HFL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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