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BN62 VSM

2012 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VSM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 101,404 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,697 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH. N/S + O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. N/S + O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone front bushes are perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished in tread and sidewall 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm front bushes are starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3.5mm, wearing on edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm front bushes are starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray is fitted,preventing inspection of components

Fail 3 Jun 2020 76,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3.5mm, wearing on edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm front bushes are starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

engine undertray is fitted,preventing inspection of components

Pass 9 May 2019 68,983 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 68,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,630 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view body (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2018 65,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view body (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 57,244 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

rear screen wiper arm/blade assembly missing

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 May 2017 57,244 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet out of adjustment (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,423 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,785 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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BN62 VSM is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN62 VSM, 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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BN62 VSM is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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