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AK12 HVU

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

232,759 mi
Last recorded232,759 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 232,759 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 7 Mar 2025 232,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 210,255 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 210,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 192,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 178,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 173,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 167,256 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 167,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Transverse arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Transverse arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 156,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 145,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,810 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,081 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 72,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,765 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 2,504 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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AK12 HVU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AK12 HVU, 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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AK12 HVU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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