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BJ63 UDV

2013 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,927 mi
Last recorded161,927 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 UDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,927 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 155,315 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,857 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 139,872 miles

surface rust under body

Fail 26 Oct 2022 139,872 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

surface rust under body

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 125,924 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 125,924 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 119,003 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 85,304 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,671 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 65,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 57,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 47,807 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 47,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,791 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 40,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 31,609 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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BJ63 UDV is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ63 UDV, 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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BJ63 UDV is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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