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DS16 KPY

2016 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,445 mi
Last recorded208,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 KPY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 208,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 184,181 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 184,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 173,339 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 173,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 162,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 158,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 144,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,918 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2020 102,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2019 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,135 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,135 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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DS16 KPY is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS16 KPY, 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 DS16 KPY registered?

DS16 KPY is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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