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BV13 ULG

2013 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ULG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 126,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 115,755 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 115,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 115,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,375 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 110,249 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing bothsides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,475 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 102,475 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 92,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,898 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 79,898 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) insecure both (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 72,974 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,554 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,563 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 43,563 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 15,711 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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BV13 ULG is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV13 ULG, 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 BV13 ULG registered?

BV13 ULG is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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