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EA16 VTV

2016 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

242,713 mi
Last recorded242,713 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VTV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 242,713 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 233,690 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 231,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2025 219,744 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 207,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 193,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 182,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 167,534 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 158,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 146,642 miles

Creaking noise coming from rear suspension all components are okay.

Pass 27 Nov 2021 134,566 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 119,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,439 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 109,373 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,791 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,287 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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EA16 VTV is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Grey 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 EA16 VTV, 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 EA16 VTV registered?

EA16 VTV is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is EA16 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 VTV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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