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DS16 UAM

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,530 mi
Last recorded139,530 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 UAM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 139,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 136,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 135,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 125,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 122,902 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 109,065 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 99,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,060 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 85,037 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 76,527 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,786 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 64,109 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2019 64,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,232 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 48,359 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,046 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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DS16 UAM is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DS16 UAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS16 UAM registered?

DS16 UAM is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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