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DS16 WHU

2016 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,715 mi
Last recorded69,715 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 WHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 69,715 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS/OS ()

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 3 Feb 2026 69,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS/OS ()

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 11 Feb 2025 65,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working NS/OS (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Feb 2024 60,274 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber heavily worn.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush starting to split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both front service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating low tyre pressures.

Fail 3 Feb 2023 54,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing drivers view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber heavily worn.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush starting to split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both front service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating low tyre pressures.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,167 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,960 miles

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

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

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

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 WHU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WHU, 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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DS16 WHU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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