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EK16 VYB

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,224 mi
Last recorded81,224 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VYB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,224 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,664 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 72,664 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2024 66,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 31 Jul 2023 59,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it .235/55r17

undertrays fitted .

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges and worn close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to wear markers 235/5517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,305 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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EK16 VYB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK16 VYB, 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 EK16 VYB registered?

EK16 VYB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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