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YR12 BKL

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

265,389 mi
Last recorded265,389 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 265,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 264,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front WING/ BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE BUT SECURED

Pass 28 Sep 2023 263,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 263,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 260,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides strongly advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 260,832 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides strongly advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 254,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 235,722 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 205,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 205,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 186,583 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 162,710 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

engine light on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2017 154,033 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear body panels damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2017 154,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear body panels damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 102,658 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,731 miles

rear tyres a bit worn on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2015 69,731 miles

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

rear tyres a bit worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2015 39,065 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,668 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YR12 BKL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR12 BKL, 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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YR12 BKL is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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