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FD12 DSZ

2012 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,408 mi
Last recorded183,408 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 183,408 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack and inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear indicator showing white

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belt catch covers missing but function as intended

all brake pipes corroding

underside of vehicle is corroded

Offside Rear lamp flickering intermittently

Pass 18 Feb 2025 168,193 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last row ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Rear seat belt catch covers missing

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear underside corroded

brake pipes corroding under coating

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 156,508 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last row ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belt catch covers missing (x2)

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear underside corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroding under coating

exhaust corroded at joints corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 143,958 miles

exhaust shield loose under fuel tank

Fail 6 Feb 2023 143,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust shield loose under fuel tank

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,809 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 127,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,679 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 113,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,406 miles

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

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

brake pipes corroding under coating

exhaust corroded at joints/mountings

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 91,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,825 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired lower tie bar bolt fitted wrong to short (2.4.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs sensor routed wrong way rubbing on top arm (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired lower tie bar bolt fitted wrong bolt to short (2.4.A.2)

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,820 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 DSZ is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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