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BT13 HVD

2013 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,985 mi
Last recorded148,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 HVD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 148,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 141,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 133,399 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip b-zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2023 126,487 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,487 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 116,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 109,477 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 109,476 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,181 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 105,252 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 105,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,935 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,979 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 97,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,939 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,441 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,570 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,222 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2017 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,212 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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BT13 HVD is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BT13 HVD, 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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BT13 HVD is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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