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DN61 YWE

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,451 mi
Last recorded146,451 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 YWE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 146,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 - 2.5mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 135,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 - 3.8mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 - 1.8mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 134,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 134,089 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,432 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,432 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,794 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 115,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,514 miles

Central Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle row, middle seat (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear row (5.2.2a)

engine cover fitted to vehicle

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2017 70,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle row, middle seat (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt rear row (5.2.2a)

engine cover fitted to vehicle

n/s/f fog light and side light lamp unit missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,920 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 52,920 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,590 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 19,590 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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DN61 YWE is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 DN61 YWE, 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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DN61 YWE is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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