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YT08 CAB

2016 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,761 mi
Last recorded226,761 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 CAB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 226,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure inner wheel arch water shield damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 214,757 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated banjo bolt to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 196,123 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure wheel arch liner water shield and centre rear under tray damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 176,571 miles

Central Front windscreen has damage/chip in the A zone swept area

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress in the lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 176,571 miles

Central Front windscreen has damage/chip in the A zone swept area

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress in the lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 166,197 miles

Front windscreen has damage/chip in the A zone swept area

Lower Undertray not fully secure front and rear undertrays damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 166,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit cleared out exhaust system and retested plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front windscreen has damage/chip in the A zone swept area

Lower Undertray not fully secure front and rear undertrays damaged/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 149,569 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 0.50 after 2nd test (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated n/s rear tyre was under inflatted with TPMS warning light on (now reinflatted ) (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 136,759 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted cracked inner rim has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 136,759 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit cleared out exhaust system and retested plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted cracked inner rim has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,096 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,967 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,507 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YT08 CAB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT08 CAB, 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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YT08 CAB is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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