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AK12 HVW

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

274,843 mi
Last recorded274,843 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 274,843 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 14 Apr 2025 258,064 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 243,103 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 230,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 230,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 225,060 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 225,057 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 219,862 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 219,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 211,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 188,234 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 148,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement delaminating (2.4.G.2)

brake discs slightly deteriorated

centre brake light not working

fuel filler damp/weeping

Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,633 miles

fuel weep around filler

rear tyre treadwear uneven/stepped inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,060 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have badly uneven/stepped treadwear

n/s rear tyre has nail in

o/s front tyre wearing lower

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,696 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 HVW is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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