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WV12 BYA

2012 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,485 mi
Last recorded151,485 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 151,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 138,760 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear and suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr nsr coilspring support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 122,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,371 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 78,410 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant on minimum.

n/s/r tyre pressure appears low.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,298 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,436 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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WV12 BYA is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV12 BYA, 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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What year was WV12 BYA registered?

WV12 BYA is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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