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AK12 XEV

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,403 mi
Last recorded153,403 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 153,403 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 153,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 146,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 140,733 miles

Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge (both)

Nearside Front coil spring rust

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on edge

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated (both)

Fail 27 May 2024 140,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge (both)

Nearside Front coil spring rust

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on edge

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated (both)

Pass 29 May 2023 132,680 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2023 132,680 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front needs tracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 126,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2022 126,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure 2x moutings brocken and heat shield dropped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2021 121,214 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 121,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 114,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 108,453 miles

rearward seats stowed

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,784 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,630 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,629 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,030 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,931 miles

engine covers fitted

unable to inspect very back row seats folded down and coverd plus seat belt bukles coverd there

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

unable to inspect very back row seats folded down and coverd plus seat belt bukles coverd there

Pass 25 Apr 2015 53,342 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2015 53,342 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 XEV is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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