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AO12 ZWL

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,198 mi
Last recorded108,198 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 108,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 108,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,518 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 102,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,628 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing, locks and unlocks (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing, locks and unlocks (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,185 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 79,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,840 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,645 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,778 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 56,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,041 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 37,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 35,118 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre staring to wear on outer edge

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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AO12 ZWL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO12 ZWL, 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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What year was AO12 ZWL registered?

AO12 ZWL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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