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DS16 KSN

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,062 mi
Last recorded161,062 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 KSN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 161,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 159,026 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint some play or wear

Pass 11 Jan 2024 156,809 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 156,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 153,359 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 153,359 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 147,189 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 143,590 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

brake reservoir loose

Fail 2 Mar 2020 143,590 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

brake reservoir loose

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,459 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 KSN is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

DS16 KSN is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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