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YR12 XRS

2012 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,011 mi
Last recorded175,011 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XRS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 175,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 161,902 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake just met

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 151,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning several led bulbs not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 151,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread worn close to wear bars and also perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning several led bulbs not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,946 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,143 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,513 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 62,470 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,452 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 58,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre bald on edges

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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YR12 XRS 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 82.4%.

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 XRS, 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 YR12 XRS registered?

YR12 XRS is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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