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AF62 XVU

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,303 miles

front flexi poor condition and bracket broken

Fail 11 Dec 2025 88,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front flexi poor condition and bracket broken

Pass 11 Dec 2024 82,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust hanger towards rear of vehicle broken

Fail 10 Dec 2024 82,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust hanger towards rear of vehicle broken

Pass 12 Dec 2023 76,796 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 76,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 71,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 66,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 66,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,407 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 62,407 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,779 miles

one of the injectors is chuffing

Fail 6 Jun 2019 55,779 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

one of the injectors is chuffing

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,577 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,061 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 26,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AF62 XVU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AF62 XVU, 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 AF62 XVU registered?

AF62 XVU is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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