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EA12 XWL

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,347 mi
Last recorded184,347 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 XWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 184,347 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 166,025 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 150,961 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,127 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,646 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Three child seats fitted in centre seats

Three child seats fitted in centre seats, cannot fully test seat belts seat belts

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 126,645 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fan belt missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Three child seats fitted in centre seats

Three child seats fitted in centre seats, cannot fully test seat belts seat belts

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 116,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,249 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 103,249 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,614 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 88,614 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,866 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm,out of shape slightly and smooth inside tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 53,657 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 XWL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EA12 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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