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BT13 XLK

2013 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

276,464 mi
Last recorded276,464 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 XLK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 276,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 272,215 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 272,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 266,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 258,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 258,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 250,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 242,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 234,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 225,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 198,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 176,134 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 158,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 155,543 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 155,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 149,389 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 149,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,942 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 119,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 83,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 18,803 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to testing

Nearside Rear tyre low on shoulders

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 XLK is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT13 XLK, 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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What year was BT13 XLK registered?

BT13 XLK is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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