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BT62 DYB

2013 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

295,039 mi
Last recorded295,039 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 DYB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 295,039 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2025 295,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 293,729 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 287,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 269,819 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 269,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 255,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 244,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 234,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 211,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 184,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,483 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 130,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,730 miles

Nearside Rear 2 x nails in tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2015 96,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear 2 x nails in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,929 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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BT62 DYB is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT62 DYB, 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 BT62 DYB registered?

BT62 DYB is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 February 2013.

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