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WL16 BXD

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 BXD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 73,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 66,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 60,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 May 2024 60,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 46,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 37,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Aug 2020 35,395 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 21 May 2019 24,417 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

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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WL16 BXD is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 WL16 BXD, 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 WL16 BXD registered?

WL16 BXD is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is WL16 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL16 BXD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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