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EA12 EFF

2012 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EFF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 110,627 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 106,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 106,586 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 95,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,853 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear seat folded away

tread on other three tyres is 3mm each

Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,796 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear seat folded away

tread on other three tyres is 3mm each

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,702 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,702 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,712 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,321 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 45,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,755 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA12 EFF is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA12 EFF, 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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EA12 EFF is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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