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DF12 GLZ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,880 mi
Last recorded231,880 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 231,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

o/s centre row outer seat belt stalk casing missing

Fail 31 Jul 2024 231,877 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

o/s centre row outer seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 10 Aug 2023 192,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 192,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 160,990 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 160,990 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 new bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 154,936 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 150,168 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 150,168 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area cut and damaged both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 145,379 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 145,379 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 136,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 124,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 120,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,960 miles

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

engine oil leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,936 miles

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

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 24 May 2016 86,150 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,299 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,673 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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DF12 GLZ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF12 GLZ, 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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DF12 GLZ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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