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FD12 DKE

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,789 mi
Last recorded243,789 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 243,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,115 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 103,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,674 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose wishbone (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating front brake discs corroded (3.7.B.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 69,763 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load middle, centre, o/s seatbelt buckle (5.2.4a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 69,763 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load middle, centre, o/s seatbelt buckle (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,663 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,663 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 DKE is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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