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EK16 VHL

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,588 mi
Last recorded48,588 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VHL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 48,588 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (INNER) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,797 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 41,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 31,987 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 22,270 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 22,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 15,977 miles

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

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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EK16 VHL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EK16 VHL, 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 EK16 VHL registered?

EK16 VHL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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