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FH16 RSO

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,759 mi
Last recorded147,759 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 RSO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 147,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 147,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 142,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 130,332 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

minor oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,461 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 123,460 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,716 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 16 May 2020 113,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 77,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test suction device ()

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

Pass 24 May 2018 31,897 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 31,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FH16 RSO 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 75%.

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 FH16 RSO, 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 FH16 RSO registered?

FH16 RSO is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is FH16 RSO safe to buy?

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