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BV12 YFN

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

194,693 mi
Last recorded194,693 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YFN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 194,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 194,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 162,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 147,907 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Fwd Of N/S Wheel. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 147,907 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Fwd Of N/S Wheel. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 138,122 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Missing. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 138,121 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Missing. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 130,335 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,310 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2022 96,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,379 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 60,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 60,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,492 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,793 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 42,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to the cord. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear

EML staying on

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear of rear seats not in use

Fail 20 Feb 2017 32,896 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside rear lost colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rears front mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and nearside fronts on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear

EML staying on

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 25,969 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 19,583 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 19,170 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BV12 YFN is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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