2016 Ford Galaxy · 16,687 MOT tests
2016 Ford Galaxy reliability
2016 Ford Galaxys fail 19.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Galaxy years (16,687 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 19.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 77,115
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,687
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.9% of tests fail here (6% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.1%
- Tyres6.9%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Suspension1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.65%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.35%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.27%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.87%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.23%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.38%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2016 Ford Galaxys fail 19.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Galaxy years (16,687 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.73% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Galaxy shows 77,115 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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