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BJ13 OWF

2013 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,388 mi
Last recorded138,388 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 OWF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,816 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger after flexible section & rear silencer hangers are not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tyre is worn close to the wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine/transmission vibration

oil residue engine area

rear lower engine/gearbox mount is deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2023 129,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 129,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,862 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED's starting to fail in the sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector deteriorating (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Top engine mount deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED's starting to fail in the sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger on the rear silencer has broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 125,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED's starting to fail in the sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector deteriorating (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Top engine mount deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED's starting to fail in the sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger on the rear silencer has broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 117,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,394 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 87,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,968 miles

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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BJ13 OWF is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ13 OWF, 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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BJ13 OWF is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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