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GM16 SSX

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,903 mi
Last recorded165,903 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 SSX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 165,903 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 150,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 135,614 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 133,339 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 122,231 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 122,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,543 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,818 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 64,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,529 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,450 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 37,450 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 21,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 20,799 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 20,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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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GM16 SSX is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GM16 SSX, 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 GM16 SSX registered?

GM16 SSX is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is GM16 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 SSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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