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AV61 YFL

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,148 mi
Last recorded118,148 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 112,384 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,649 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 105,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,165 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 91,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 80,513 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot slightly loose, unikely to allow dirt or water into joint.

Offside Front cv boot has small hole, water and dirt unlikely to to enter.

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

coolant level low

Fail 28 May 2019 80,513 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot slightly loose, unikely to allow dirt or water into joint.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv boot has small hole, water and dirt unlikely to to enter.

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,099 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,337 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,994 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 45,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,106 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 42,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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AV61 YFL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV61 YFL, 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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AV61 YFL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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