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MA16 DBU

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 DBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 135,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,509 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 110,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,098 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 92,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,264 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge/on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 23,598 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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MA16 DBU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA16 DBU, 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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MA16 DBU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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