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YP66 VZL

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,609 mi
Last recorded208,609 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 208,609 miles

n/s headlight aim on limit

Pass 6 Dec 2024 202,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 195,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 195,188 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre pressure sensor malfunction displayed, warning lamp flashing (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged air can be heard leaking from the valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear sill area damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 183,954 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 183,954 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 177,210 miles

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

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

suspension noise from off side rear found no play in any joints/bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2020 163,787 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 161,670 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 161,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 140,738 miles

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 VZL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP66 VZL, 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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YP66 VZL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 2016.

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