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WJ62 ELU

2012 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,531 mi
Last recorded126,531 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 ELU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 22,887 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,217 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 82,217 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,849 miles

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 81,846 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,972 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,816 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 48,577 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 48,576 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,807 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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WJ62 ELU 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 WJ62 ELU, 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

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What year was WJ62 ELU registered?

WJ62 ELU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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