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AO62 CHL

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 CHL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 128,763 miles

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

Rear both spring carriers rusty and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 120,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corrosion on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,750 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 105,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6mm *would advise replacing* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,886 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2021 99,884 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,446 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner side close to cords advise changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,109 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 70,108 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,438 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,438 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 49,831 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,073 miles

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

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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AO62 CHL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO62 CHL, 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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AO62 CHL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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