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WV12 JAU

2012 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,185 mi
Last recorded156,185 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 JAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 156,185 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 156,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall small cut and worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 150,432 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 142,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and broken exhaust rattling

Fail 5 Apr 2021 142,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and broken exhaust rattling

Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,727 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal hanging bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 137,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal hanging bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 129,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 116,562 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,369 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 78,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,130 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 JAU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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