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GL16 XHJ

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,907 mi
Last recorded64,907 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 64,907 miles

Coolant low

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside also worn on the edges and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 64,893 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coolant low

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside also worn on the edges and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 53,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 45,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,915 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 37,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 29,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,063 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 20,740 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 20,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 18,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 13,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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GL16 XHJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL16 XHJ, 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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GL16 XHJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 2016.

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