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AJ12 VVY

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,566 mi
Last recorded100,566 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VVY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,566 miles

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

Front nearside tyre tread worn on edge

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 100,561 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due too excessive bind on offside front brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front nearside tyre tread worn on edge

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,221 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,120 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 89,107 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 81,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge and between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 73,622 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge and between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225/50 R17 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread. Size 225/50 R17 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,843 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 52,843 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,451 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 46,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 36,243 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 36,073 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing rear (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,405 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,827 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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AJ12 VVY is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 90,777 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 AJ12 VVY, 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 14 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ12 VVY is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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