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VN16 LUZ

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,671 mi
Last recorded50,671 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 LUZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 50,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 46,671 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 46,671 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 42,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 37,627 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 37,627 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,947 miles

Nearside Rear door / wheel arch / wing damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

trays & covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 32,613 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel arch & door damaged but no sharp edges

Rear seats & belts not fully checked loaded / folded

trays & covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2020 29,178 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect minor oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row, unable to check seats/seat belts due to wheel chair in place

trays & covers fitted not all parts fully checked

Pass 4 May 2019 23,120 miles

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

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

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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VN16 LUZ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN16 LUZ, 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 VN16 LUZ registered?

VN16 LUZ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is VN16 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 LUZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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