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DX16 VKF

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

265,486 mi
Last recorded265,486 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 VKF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 265,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 261,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 258,433 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 252,041 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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 both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 247,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 244,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 201,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 143,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,528 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 76,528 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 / 55 / r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 10,875 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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DX16 VKF is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DX16 VKF, 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 DX16 VKF registered?

DX16 VKF is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is DX16 VKF safe to buy?

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