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J26 LAA

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,092 mi
Last recorded236,092 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 LAA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 236,092 miles

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

engine under tray wet with oil

Fail 20 Jun 2025 236,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine under tray wet with oil

Pass 22 Nov 2023 223,002 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 221,299 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear backing plate touching on brake disc.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 180,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2022 154,199 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 154,199 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 152,257 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel fixing faulty

Fail 17 Mar 2021 152,257 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel fixing faulty

Pass 17 Apr 2020 110,153 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

spare wheel loose and rattling but secure

Fail 16 Apr 2020 110,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

spare wheel loose and rattling but secure

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,528 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both wiper blades poor wipe

spare wheel carrier distorted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,893 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 81,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,084 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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J26 LAA is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J26 LAA, 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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J26 LAA is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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