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256 GVT

2013 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,084 mi
Last recorded148,084 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 GVT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 148,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 140,752 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 134,094 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 134,094 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,069 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear row (folded away under dog cage) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,990 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 97,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,775 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged small cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

alignment check required

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes spilt

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,083 miles

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

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

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

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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256 GVT is a 2013 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 256 GVT, 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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256 GVT is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 2013.

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