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VU16 SOJ

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,212 mi
Last recorded200,212 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 200,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 188,102 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 187,679 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 184,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 174,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 171,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 165,410 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 154,710 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 18 Jul 2022 135,336 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,117 miles

Emissions not Detected

Fail 17 Jan 2022 120,117 miles

Emissions not Detected

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 112,804 miles

Emission Too Clean

Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,823 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,566 miles

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

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

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

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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VU16 SOJ 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 86.7%.

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 VU16 SOJ, 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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What year was VU16 SOJ registered?

VU16 SOJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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The MOT history for VU16 SOJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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