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BK13 TLV

2013 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 TLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 154,179 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 153,600 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 153,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 148,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2021 148,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 128,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,891 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,043 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,769 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 90,769 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 70,207 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 70,207 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,540 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 56,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,949 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,515 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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BK13 TLV is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Green 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 BK13 TLV, 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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BK13 TLV is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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