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AV16 ZVL

2016 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,422 mi
Last recorded179,422 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 ZVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 179,422 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 172,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 158,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 123,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 93,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Fail 18 Oct 2021 92,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,820 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mounting removed from swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 70,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 60,289 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 60,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,751 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 13,171 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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AV16 ZVL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV16 ZVL, 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 AV16 ZVL registered?

AV16 ZVL is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is AV16 ZVL safe to buy?

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