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EF16 BVS

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,997 mi
Last recorded142,997 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 BVS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 142,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside door mirror housing slight damage

offside and nearside front tyres slight wear to edges

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 6 Dec 2024 127,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing edges has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills, brake/fuel pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2024 127,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing edges has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to check full length of outer sills, brake/fuel pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,544 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 5 Dec 2022 96,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

engine oil leak

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,472 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre between 2 and 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,672 miles

unable to check full underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2020 65,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to check full underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,700 miles

offside nearside rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 43,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside nearside rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear

under trays fitted

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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EF16 BVS is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF16 BVS, 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 EF16 BVS registered?

EF16 BVS is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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