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FG16 VXL

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,193 mi
Last recorded82,193 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 VXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 82,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,711 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 75,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 47,608 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 47,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,737 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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FG16 VXL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 VXL, 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 FG16 VXL registered?

FG16 VXL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is FG16 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 VXL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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