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AO13 EFU

2013 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

344,888 mi
Last recorded344,888 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 EFU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 344,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 344,888 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Two rear mounting points at back box and centre section have snapped. (exhaust sitting on rear axle). (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 339,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox, but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 308,403 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 289,031 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 289,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 282,175 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 282,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 269,223 miles

Inspected in wet conditions.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 266,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 196,567 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 196,567 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 123,312 miles

Under body covers obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 123,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under body covers obscuring some components.

Pass 13 May 2017 78,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,536 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,427 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AO13 EFU is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 85,364 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 AO13 EFU, 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 13 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO13 EFU is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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