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AY16 OCU

2016 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,485 mi
Last recorded89,485 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Galaxy65,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 OCU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 89,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 89,485 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 77,844 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,216 miles

Offside front wiper blade very poor

Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 26,806 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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AY16 OCU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY16 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 OCU registered?

AY16 OCU is a 2016 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AY16 OCU safe to buy?

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