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YK12 FVB

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,167 mi
Last recorded145,167 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 FVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 145,167 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 133,574 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 133,573 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 126,114 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 126,114 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2023 109,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 109,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached stability control unit - arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 98,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 87,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not as bad as o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 87,690 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not as bad as o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 79,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 71,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,665 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 46,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 46,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,818 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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YK12 FVB 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 YK12 FVB, 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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YK12 FVB is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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