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FD12 BYL

2012 Ford Galaxy

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,974 mi
Last recorded157,974 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 BYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 157,974 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 157,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket Hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket Hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,453 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2018 116,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2018 115,080 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2017 85,585 miles

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired both rear (1.5.1c)

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 29 May 2017 85,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired both rear (1.5.1c)

coolant level is on minimum

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,964 miles

nder-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,256 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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FD12 BYL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD12 BYL, 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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FD12 BYL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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