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DE12 HWJ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

135,522 mi
Last recorded135,522 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 135,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 126,043 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake weaker

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Springs heavily corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear suspension bushes generally deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2025 126,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake weaker

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Springs heavily corroded

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear suspension bushes generally deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,637 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 112,104 miles

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

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension are corroded .

Fail 12 Jun 2023 112,104 miles

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

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension are corroded .

Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 98,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,893 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,497 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 85,497 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 Jun 2016 50,038 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 10 Jul 2015 35,676 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 35,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 HWJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 DE12 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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