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AK12 XCX

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

288,158 mi
Last recorded288,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XCX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 288,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2026 277,324 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 264,023 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2025 264,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle damaged middle row seats ..centre buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 251,789 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 251,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 235,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 220,587 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 205,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Fronts

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 191,426 miles

Nearside Rear reflector lens slight damage

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 191,426 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear reflector lens slight damage

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 165,582 miles

Damage to nearside rear inner light/ lens and offside rear reflector broken.

One nearside headlight mount broken but light secure.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear.

Slight wear to rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 15 May 2018 144,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 122,363 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 May 2017 121,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 96,826 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 70,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 70,746 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 XCX is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK12 XCX, 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 XCX is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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