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DC13 MLK

2013 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,486 mi
Last recorded153,486 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC13 MLK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 153,486 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 149,389 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 149,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 145,161 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 145,161 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 140,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to rust under plastic (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 140,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to rust under plastic (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 137,022 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 137,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 132,419 miles

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Fail 11 May 2021 132,419 miles

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

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

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 7 May 2020 127,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,119 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 124,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 118,162 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,545 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Front wipers not clearing 100% on every sweep

Front windscreen trim loose

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,722 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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DC13 MLK is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DC13 MLK, 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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DC13 MLK is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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