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EF16 BZA

2016 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,048 mi
Last recorded99,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 BZA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 99,048 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm,235/55/17 103Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 103Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

offside door mirror missing trim.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 84,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 103Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm,235/55/17 103Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 103Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

offside door mirror missing trim.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,225 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,148 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 21,471 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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EF16 BZA is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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