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AP61 BZV

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,745 mi
Last recorded146,745 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 BZV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 146,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 16 Feb 2026 146,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,345 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 139,344 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,092 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 130,091 miles

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

Central Front number plate bent/damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,363 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 107,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,086 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,142 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,106 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row of seats converted to load carrying ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,265 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 50,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no visible sign of brake lining on any rear brake pad both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,505 miles

covers top and bottom

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,957 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 20,963 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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AP61 BZV is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP61 BZV, 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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AP61 BZV is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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