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EF65 VHX

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,311 mi
Last recorded243,311 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 VHX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 243,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 232,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 232,708 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 232,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 228,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 212,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 191,752 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 191,628 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 164,121 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 164,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 129,240 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,260 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,766 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,130 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,035 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,318 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,785 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 39,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,718 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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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EF65 VHX is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF65 VHX, 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 EF65 VHX registered?

EF65 VHX is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is EF65 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF65 VHX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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