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WV12 JWW

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 JWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,347 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective over subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 118,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,327 miles

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

Central Front injector seal leaking

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount bracket bkn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,411 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,720 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

o/s mirror in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2021 87,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

o/s mirror in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,189 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,192 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,186 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected No lens fitted (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside mirror case damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 66,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,396 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,390 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 JWW is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWW, 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 JWW is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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