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FD12 DFL

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,763 mi
Last recorded164,763 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 DFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 164,763 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 164,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 155,809 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 155,809 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 143,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 133,619 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 133,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 125,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 114,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated and offside (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 102,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,873 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,708 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 36,426 miles

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

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

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 DFL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD12 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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