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DG12 ULJ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,170 mi
Last recorded171,170 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ULJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 171,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 171,170 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 160,793 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 160,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 148,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 135,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 125,153 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 125,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 116,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,901 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,585 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 46,662 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,126 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DG12 ULJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG12 ULJ, 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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DG12 ULJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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