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FD12 DUU

2012 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 DUU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 147,118 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2026 147,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 143,594 miles

Multiple rear suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 135,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 135,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,415 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHT STEP ON TREAD

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OFFSIDE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER OUTER EDGES

Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,732 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inside.requires tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension o/s big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 111,667 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension n/s big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inside.requires tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension o/s big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,142 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 89,451 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 89,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 76,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and back (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both scrubbed on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 53,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,812 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 DUU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DUU, 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 DUU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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