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RSV 538

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,178 mi
Last recorded188,178 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSV 538
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 188,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 178,932 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 163,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 150,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,613 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 102,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,531 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,162 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 24,918 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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RSV 538 is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSV 538, 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

How do I check the history of RSV 538?

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What year was RSV 538 registered?

RSV 538 is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is RSV 538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSV 538 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RSV 538 have outstanding finance?

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