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EK62 PPV

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

276,859 mi
Last recorded276,859 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 PPV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2026 276,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing Arm Bush Worn

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 269,526 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front pads wearing low

n/s/f track rod end play to limit

o/s/r trilling arm bush worn

Fail 8 Mar 2025 269,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trilling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

front pads wearing low

n/s/f track rod end play to limit

o/s/r trilling arm bush worn

Pass 13 Mar 2024 261,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 256,935 miles

front disc worn

minor oil leak

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Mar 2022 251,312 miles

both rear trailing arm bush worn

engine damp

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2022 251,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bush worn

engine damp

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2021 245,008 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 233,495 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 233,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 227,315 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 7 Aug 2018 199,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 199,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 169,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 169,816 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 141,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 141,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,707 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre have nail

Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre have nail

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 8,085 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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EK62 PPV is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK62 PPV, 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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EK62 PPV is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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