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EF16 BYB

2016 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,711 mi
Last recorded83,711 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 BYB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

coolant level below min

Fail 10 Nov 2025 83,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

coolant level below min

Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,427 miles

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

Front engine intake hose split.

Pass 11 Nov 2023 67,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,522 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 57,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 53,616 miles

Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 40,576 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

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 BYB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

EF16 BYB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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