2012 Ford Galaxy · 16,405 MOT tests
2012 Ford Galaxy reliability
2012 Ford Galaxys fail 41.6% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Galaxy years (16,405 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 41.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 110,541
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,405
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.8% of tests fail here (101% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.4%
- Suspension10.5%
- Tyres10%
- Body, chassis and structure8.8%
- Brakes7.2%
- Steering4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 9.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.77%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.87%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.71%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.67%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.75%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.71%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2012 Ford Galaxys fail 41.6% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Galaxy years (16,405 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (9.97% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.77% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Ford Galaxy shows 110,541 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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