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EG16 VDN

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,901 mi
Last recorded102,901 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 VDN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 102,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & oil leak front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 102,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & oil leak front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 92,670 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 92,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 84,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,691 miles

Rear suspension components corroding

Unable to see brakes clearly due to wheel design

Fail 13 Sep 2023 82,691 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,416 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 66,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,172 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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EG16 VDN is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG16 VDN, 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 EG16 VDN registered?

EG16 VDN is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 August 2016.

Is EG16 VDN safe to buy?

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