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BT61 GFY

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

268,023 mi
Last recorded268,023 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 GFY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 268,023 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre rear buckle slightly defective wont latch unless button depressed (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms apart from trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside handbrake approx 50% effort of offside

rear floor chassis legs and inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 18 Dec 2025 268,023 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre rear buckle slightly defective wont latch unless button depressed (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms apart from trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside handbrake approx 50% effort of offside

rear floor chassis legs and inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Dec 2024 250,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 250,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 234,969 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 218,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 200,753 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 183,372 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 169,250 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 169,245 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 147,220 miles

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

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 13 Dec 2017 127,174 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,667 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 86,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,086 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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BT61 GFY is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT61 GFY, 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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BT61 GFY is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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