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EJ12 VLT

2012 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,488 mi
Last recorded152,488 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VLT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 152,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row centre seat n/s buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 147,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 133,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 123,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushs deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2021 111,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 104,157 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 92,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 76,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 69,078 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 64,471 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 64,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 46,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EJ12 VLT is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ12 VLT, 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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EJ12 VLT is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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