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AJ12 GVC

2012 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Galaxy90,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 GVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 149,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 140,142 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 140,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate (0.51 +0.05 ) 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 130,557 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 130,554 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 124,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 115,420 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 108,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 108,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,202 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 87,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,899 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,103 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 62,099 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AJ12 GVC is a 2012 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ12 GVC, 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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AJ12 GVC is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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