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WV12 HJA

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,750 mi
Last recorded146,750 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HJA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 146,750 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 146,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,273 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,273 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 123,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 118,969 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hanger bracket broken

Central Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust downpipe bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear High level brake light out

Fail 13 Dec 2022 118,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower rear arm, has a corrosion hole by the spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust hanger bracket broken

Central Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust downpipe bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear High level brake light out

Pass 22 Dec 2021 113,270 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,289 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rearmost seat folded flat preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 28 Mar 2018 84,489 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rearmost seat folded flat preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,953 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 26 Mar 2016 60,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 50,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HJA is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc 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 WV12 HJA, 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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WV12 HJA is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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