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Ford Galaxy

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 XFAMOT history

LS12 XFA is a black diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 2 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LS12 XFA black Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Galaxy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,099 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XFA was last recorded at 178,099 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,092 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,099 miles
  • 2025 – 173,150 miles
  • 2024 – 168,807 miles
  • 2023 – 162,809 miles
  • 2022 – 158,676 miles
  • 2021 – 152,611 miles
  • 2020 – 147,805 miles
  • 2019 – 141,297 miles
  • 2018 – 135,878 miles
  • 2017 – 132,878 miles
  • 2016 – 114,149 miles
  • 2015 – 92,187 miles
  • 2014 – 70,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,099 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,099 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,099 miles
    Test number
    674931755799
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail178,092 miles (+4,942)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,092 miles
    Test number
    332754791221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass173,150 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,150 miles
    Test number
    708556881312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail173,150 miles (+4,343)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,150 miles
    Test number
    333310239896
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass168,807 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,807 miles
    Test number
    628497372954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass162,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,809 miles
    Test number
    783620463269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail162,809 miles (+4,133)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,809 miles
    Test number
    915973756109
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass158,676 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,676 miles
    Test number
    481681262545
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail158,676 miles (+6,065)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,676 miles
    Test number
    648663126765
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass152,611 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,611 miles
    Test number
    733517896986
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail152,611 miles (+4,806)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,611 miles
    Test number
    923700703722
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass147,805 miles (+6,508)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,805 miles
    Test number
    260167722115
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Pass141,297 miles (+5,419)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,297 miles
    Test number
    456068768745
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  14. Pass135,878 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,878 miles
    Test number
    599965331154
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Fail135,878 miles (+3,000)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,878 miles
    Test number
    106042863480
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  16. Pass132,878 miles (+12,189)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,878 miles
    Test number
    404313795033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,689 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,689 miles
    Test number
    228452840173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,119 miles (+5,970)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,119 miles
    Test number
    932369716114
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)
  19. Pass114,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,149 miles
    Test number
    198146662485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Fail114,146 miles (+8,161)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,146 miles
    Test number
    998644205546
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass105,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    698340877493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,985 miles (+13,798)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    393875951420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer (4.1.D.1b)
  23. Pass92,187 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    553303803178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,947 miles (+11,474)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    546212695080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,473 miles (+12,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,473 miles
    Test number
    507074094202
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Pass58,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,238 miles
    Test number
    227434294016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 XFA

Does LS12 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XFA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XFA?
The MOT on LS12 XFA is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XFA done?
LS12 XFA was recorded at 178,099 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 9,582 miles a year.
Has LS12 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XFA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XFA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 XFA find?
LS12 XFA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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