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BJ13 XJD

2013 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,386 mi
Last recorded131,386 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 XJD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 131,386 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 131,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 122,408 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 122,408 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,407 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,208 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 107,208 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 100,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached coil spring bump stop disconnected (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 74,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XJD is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ13 XJD, 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 XJD is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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