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AK61 YEJ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

452,735 mi
Last recorded452,735 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 YEJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 452,735 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Dampness around CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 441,546 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 424,460 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 424,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 396,650 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Trailing arm front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 396,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Trailing arm front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 377,342 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 360,565 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 360,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 354,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 352,374 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 350,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 347,626 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 347,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 328,904 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 328,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 311,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 296,075 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 296,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 281,028 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 281,028 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at rack-end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 269,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 255,021 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 255,021 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2018 245,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 234,161 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 234,160 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 225,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 216,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 207,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 187,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 148,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,490 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,343 miles

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

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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AK61 YEJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 AK61 YEJ, 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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AK61 YEJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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