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YS12 VSY

2012 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,934 mi
Last recorded170,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VSY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 170,934 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 9 Jul 2025 163,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 157,851 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 157,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 150,784 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 150,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 143,654 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 143,611 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 136,279 miles

BOTH windscreen wipers lightly smearing

Central Rear offside seat belt connector cover partialy missing,,,though does not effect its operation

Front undertray fitted covering some items

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded and a rear mounting bracket detatched

Fail 28 Jul 2021 136,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

BOTH windscreen wipers lightly smearing

Central Rear offside seat belt connector cover partialy missing,,,though does not effect its operation

Front undertray fitted covering some items

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded and a rear mounting bracket detatched

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,907 miles

BOTH windscreen wipers lightly smear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on BOTH edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

areas of exhaust corroded

undertray fitted covering some testable components

Fail 8 Aug 2020 129,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

BOTH windscreen wipers lightly smear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on BOTH edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

areas of exhaust corroded

undertray fitted covering some testable components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in areas

under tray fitted,unable to fully inspect all areas

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,148 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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YS12 VSY is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in White 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 YS12 VSY, 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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YS12 VSY is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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