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EF63 GBV

2013 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

398,576 mi
Last recorded398,576 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 GBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 398,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 398,574 miles

Offside Front Upper 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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 397,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD EDGES CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 396,702 miles

n/s mirror cracked

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2022 391,178 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 342,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 313,221 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 313,221 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 270,104 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front ,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slightly damaged.zone A chipped

Fail 16 Jul 2019 270,104 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front ,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slightly damaged.zone A chipped

Pass 19 Jul 2018 217,304 miles

under tray fitted.

wipers ,o/s/track road end slightly poor condition.n/s/rear light slightly damaged.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 217,304 miles

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

under tray fitted.

wipers ,o/s/track road end slightly poor condition.n/s/rear light slightly damaged.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,486 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 152,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,840 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF63 GBV is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EF63 GBV, 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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EF63 GBV is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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