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WF16 BVD

2016 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,050 mi
Last recorded130,050 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 BVD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 130,049 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,419 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 86,419 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,593 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 61,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,257 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 25,257 miles

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

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

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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WF16 BVD is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF16 BVD, 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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WF16 BVD is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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