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FD12 DFZ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,425 mi
Last recorded204,425 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 204,425 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 201,554 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both Sides (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 189,730 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 189,730 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside headlight loose

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 182,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure registration lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose Steering rack not secure, movement at retaining bolts with rusting. (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 137,791 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides Marginal pass (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 137,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides Marginal pass (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,800 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,954 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,952 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,111 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 DFZ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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