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FJ16 UDB

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,450 mi
Last recorded102,450 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 UDB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 102,450 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 102,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,577 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 87,577 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,243 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 42,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 10,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 9,651 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 9,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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FJ16 UDB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ16 UDB, 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 FJ16 UDB registered?

FJ16 UDB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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