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DY62 VPR

2012 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,724 mi
Last recorded191,724 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 VPR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 191,724 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 178,982 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 178,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 165,230 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,731 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 127,749 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 127,747 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 116,370 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 116,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,371 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,178 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,471 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,838 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 52,836 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s under 3/4 tread allowance (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 32,880 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (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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DY62 VPR is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY62 VPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY62 VPR registered?

DY62 VPR is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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The MOT history for DY62 VPR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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