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EK12 UKM

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,332 mi
Last recorded136,332 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UKM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 136,332 miles

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

under tray fitted(under sealed)

Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,659 miles

Exhaust shield loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension parts corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2023 134,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust shield loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 126,435 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,479 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 110,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,403 miles

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

Diesel Fuel Filter Housing Damaged Been Repaired Been Repaired With Cable Ties

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded Throughout

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable Starting to Frey (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,403 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front Pipe Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Trailing Arm Bush Split From Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Trailing Arm Bush Split From Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Diesel Fuel Filter Housing Damaged Been Repaired Been Repaired With Cable Ties

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded Throughout

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable Starting to Frey (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,328 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,442 miles

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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EK12 UKM is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK12 UKM, 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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EK12 UKM is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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