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FH16 RSU

2016 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,235 mi
Last recorded130,235 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 RSU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 130,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure damaged and cracked (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure cracked (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear [engine area] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 121,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge [worn to2/3 mm] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm [Has a Large Screw in tread leaking] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure cracked (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear [engine area] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,003 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated electric handbrake loom chafed slighlty (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear damaged/ cracked but ok

Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,148 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 46,894 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 46,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,469 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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FH16 RSU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FH16 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

FH16 RSU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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