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DE12 EPY

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,112 mi
Last recorded141,112 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EPY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 141,112 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 118,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 110,570 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 108,831 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 108,817 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,459 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 97,459 miles

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

Lense missing from reg plate lamp

Fail 17 Feb 2021 97,459 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lense missing from reg plate lamp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner and outer edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 77,179 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 77,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,602 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,390 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 52,384 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,357 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 47,357 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 43,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 43,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,312 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,746 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 17,593 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 4,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 217 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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DE12 EPY is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DE12 EPY, 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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DE12 EPY is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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