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AE13 XCB

2013 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,652 mi
Last recorded141,652 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Galaxy85,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XCB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 141,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,986 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 131,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,632 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 122,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,447 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 LED inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 LED inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn thin around inside edge

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape around inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 111,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 LED inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 LED inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn thin around inside edge

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape around inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,502 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 101,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,240 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,214 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,214 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,925 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 53,925 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,700 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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AE13 XCB 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 58.8%.

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 AE13 XCB, 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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AE13 XCB is a 2013 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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