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Y27 BUK

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,202 mi
Last recorded240,202 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 BUK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 240,202 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 235,598 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 235,598 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 233,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 227,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 222,174 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 208,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 194,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 170,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 170,448 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 127,202 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,914 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,040 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 49,040 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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Y27 BUK is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y27 BUK, 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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Y27 BUK is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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