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YP66 VZJ

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,420 mi
Last recorded76,420 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP66 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 76,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 76,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 62,507 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 62,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 55,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear o/s slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 39,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,265 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,293 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 27,963 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 27,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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YP66 VZJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP66 VZJ, 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 YP66 VZJ registered?

YP66 VZJ is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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