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BL13 ELX

2013 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

224,551 mi
Last recorded224,551 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 ELX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 224,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 222,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 218,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 209,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 206,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 201,016 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 201,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 160,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,764 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,213 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 106,174 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 104,382 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,685 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 42,754 miles

Nearside Front dipped beam did not illuminate on first turn of switch but then worked O.K

Fail 7 May 2016 42,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front dipped beam did not illuminate on first turn of switch but then worked O.K

Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,074 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,758 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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BL13 ELX is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL13 ELX, 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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BL13 ELX is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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