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AO62 GXL

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,428 mi
Last recorded94,428 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 GXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,912 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower far rear seats folded down at time of test

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 87,648 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed not able to test due to missing rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust rear silencer missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower far rear seats folded down at time of test

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from screen ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,006 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 53,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,595 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 46,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,632 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 39,632 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,151 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 32,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,305 miles

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 GXL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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