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J31 GCM

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,813 mi
Last recorded149,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 GCM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 149,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2026 149,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 145,309 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 145,309 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 140,145 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 140,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 138,335 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 130,112 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 129,995 miles

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

Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/dangly item

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 96,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/dangly item

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,280 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,119 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 74,119 miles

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

Front Inner Headlamp aim too low both headlights low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,180 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 59,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,902 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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J31 GCM 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 68.4%.

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 J31 GCM, 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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J31 GCM is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 September 2016.

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