CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD12 DNJ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,647 mi
Last recorded206,647 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 206,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 276,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 255,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 255,957 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper reflectors damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2023 225,236 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 202,751 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK O/S/F

Fail 20 Dec 2021 202,751 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK O/S/F

Pass 9 Jan 2021 188,762 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f in steering rack ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r , rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs worn

corrosion rear axle

slight uneven rear foot brake application

Fail 7 Jan 2021 188,759 miles

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

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

corrosion rear axle

slight uneven rear foot brake application

Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f in steering rack ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r , rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2020 175,771 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 175,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 149,240 miles

Offside Rear reflector damaged and side repeater o/s/f

exhaust blow front section

Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,044 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 126,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,553 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD12 DNJ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD12 DNJ?

You can check the full history of FD12 DNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD12 DNJ registered?

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

Is FD12 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 DNJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD12 DNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD12 DNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.