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X13 DES

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,218 mi
Last recorded288,218 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 DES
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 288,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 263,949 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 263,947 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 244,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 184,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,022 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 103,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,243 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 73,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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X13 DES is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 62,344 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 X13 DES, 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 8 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X13 DES registered?

X13 DES is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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