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AO63 BZU

2013 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,292 mi
Last recorded169,292 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 BZU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 169,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 169,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm 2nd row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 152,832 miles

3rd row seats stored away.

Front exhaust hangers not sat correctly in rubbers.

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row. On the limit. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 152,831 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm 3rd row. (7.1.2 (b))

3rd row seats stored away.

Front exhaust hangers not sat correctly in rubbers.

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row. On the limit. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 134,451 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 117,297 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to test belts

Fail 18 Mar 2022 103,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to test belts

Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,423 miles

3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to test seat belts

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 85,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint also has play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to test seat belts

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,697 miles

3rd row of seats stowed away , seat belts not tested

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,351 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inside edge and showing layers of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,351 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inside edge and showing layers of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,613 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 45,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn around inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin showing 3mm (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre treads worn showing 3mm

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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AO63 BZU is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO63 BZU, 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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AO63 BZU is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2013.

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