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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,999 cc

S16 GECMOT history

S16 GEC is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

S16 GEC blue Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Galaxy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
142,283 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S16 GEC was last recorded at 142,283 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 1,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,368 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,915 miles
Average per year
7,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,283 miles
  • 2024 – 140,368 miles
  • 2023 – 134,685 miles
  • 2022 – 129,800 miles
  • 2021 – 120,767 miles
  • 2020 – 115,111 miles
  • 2019 – 107,969 miles
  • 2018 – 97,557 miles
  • 2017 – 87,975 miles
  • 2016 – 79,814 miles
  • 2015 – 70,300 miles
  • 2014 – 62,164 miles
  • 2013 – 46,891 miles
  • 2012 – 36,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,283 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,283 miles (+1,915)4 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,283 miles
    Test number
    341896481547
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass140,368 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,368 miles
    Test number
    823810347891
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail140,364 miles (+5,679)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,364 miles
    Test number
    144946622781
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    472048532797
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,685 miles (+4,885)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    855329429766
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,800 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,800 miles
    Test number
    464738313654
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,782 miles (+9,015)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,782 miles
    Test number
    550195387092
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,767 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,767 miles
    Test number
    799577356813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,111 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,111 miles
    Test number
    545666979429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,969 miles (+10,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    283654314525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,557 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,557 miles
    Test number
    181916226978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    148504635226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail87,975 miles (+8,161)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    142859322185
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,814 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,814 miles
    Test number
    175262695869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,300 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    694142772741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,164 miles (+15,273)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    565127114251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,891 miles (+10,882)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,891 miles
    Test number
    707044203258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,009 miles
    Test number
    789211422200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 GEC

Does S16 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 GEC expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 GEC?
The MOT on S16 GEC expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 GEC done?
S16 GEC was recorded at 142,283 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 7,885 miles a year.
Has S16 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 GEC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 GEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S16 GEC find?
S16 GEC failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 10 more.

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