2013 Ford Galaxy · 14,464 MOT tests
2013 Ford Galaxy reliability
2013 Ford Galaxys fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Galaxy years (14,464 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 39.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 106,730
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,464
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.1% of tests fail here (126% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.9%
- Suspension9.2%
- Tyres9.1%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Brakes6.8%
- Steering4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 9.2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.39%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.1%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.33%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.2%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.59%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.93%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.82%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.25%)
Other years
Every Ford Galaxy year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2013 Ford Galaxys fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Galaxy years (14,464 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (9.2% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.39% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Ford Galaxy shows 106,730 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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