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BV12 ECJ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

238,373 mi
Last recorded238,373 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 238,373 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 238,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight play inner steering arms

Pass 7 Nov 2024 220,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

multiple areas of age related corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2024 220,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

multiple areas of age related corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2023 202,940 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear has heavy surface corrosion, spare wheel well worse.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 202,940 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Center row. (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear has heavy surface corrosion, spare wheel well worse.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 184,944 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center bench. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear subframe corroding / surface rust.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 164,655 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2020 145,908 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth small part of brake pedal rubber worn to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not seated correctly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 145,908 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth small part of brake pedal rubber worn to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not seated correctly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,755 miles

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

Oil leak on top of the engine

parking brake readings are on 20%,minimum for the mot is 16%.

Pass 30 Mar 2018 106,906 miles

Front tyres wearing edges of treads

parking brake readings are on 21%,minimum for the mot is 16%.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,895 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted.

parking brake readings are 0n 20% ,minimum for mot is 16%.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,556 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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BV12 ECJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BV12 ECJ, 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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BV12 ECJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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