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BF63 DVW

2013 Ford Galaxy

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,885 mi
Last recorded98,885 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 DVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,885 miles

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

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

Vehicle underneath tray covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2026 98,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle underneath tray covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2026 98,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 95,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 91,414 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,356 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 59,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced (10.1 (p))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 53,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 43,629 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 43,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both & tyre has cut outer wall front /o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,308 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,749 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 11,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF63 DVW is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF63 DVW, 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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BF63 DVW is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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