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AK62 DFZ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,758 mi
Last recorded122,758 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 115,814 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside And Nearside.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SMOKE EMISSIONS HIGH, ONLY JUST PASSED..

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 115,810 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced VERY DIM.. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside And Nearside.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SMOKE EMISSIONS HIGH, ONLY JUST PASSED..

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 104,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CRACKING... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,910 miles

SMOKE EMISSIONS HIGH... LIMITS ONLY JUST MET..

Fail 23 Aug 2022 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT.. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFFSIDE INNER PAD WORN TO METAL.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

SMOKE EMISSIONS HIGH... LIMITS ONLY JUST MET..

Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,650 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Stepped And Uneven.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 73,185 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Stepped And Uneven.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 64,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM PIVOT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM PIVOT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 53,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. WORN TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM PIVOT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ALMOST TO CORDS. BALD ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM PIVOT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,547 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

o/s/r tyre bald on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,201 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 26,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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AK62 DFZ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK62 DFZ, 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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AK62 DFZ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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