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YA12 OKM

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,436 mi
Last recorded137,436 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 OKM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 137,436 miles

Items removed from boot so rear seats could be raised as part of inspection. Please ensure vehicle is clear when presented as item relocation may not always be possible.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,171 miles

Unable to inspect boot seats due to items in boot. Vehicle should be empty ready for inspection when presented.

Fail 27 Oct 2023 123,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Unable to inspect boot seats due to items in boot. Vehicle should be empty ready for inspection when presented.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 107,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,702 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ***ns/os trailing arm void bushes separating***borderline*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 77,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats 6 & 7 stowed/seat belts not tested ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os trailing arm void bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 66,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats 6 & 7 stowed away ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 57,056 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 28,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YA12 OKM is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YA12 OKM, 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 YA12 OKM registered?

YA12 OKM is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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