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YJ16 XSO

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,435 mi
Last recorded222,435 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 XSO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 222,435 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 221,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 207,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 206,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 189,752 miles

Front Inner 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 180,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 167,531 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 155,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 155,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,923 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 152,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 149,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,191 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 122,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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YJ16 XSO is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ16 XSO, 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 YJ16 XSO registered?

YJ16 XSO is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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