2012 Ford Galaxy Zetec Tdci 1.6L Diesel · FD12 DVR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2026 at 145,503 miles. Despite a recorded failure just four days prior at 145,177 miles, the lack of recorded defects on that failure suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately. Since March 2023, the car has maintained a clean pass record without any advisory notes or failures, indicating a period of mechanical consistency. The usage pattern is consistent with a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per annum. Data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with a 17,235-mile interval between March 2023 and May 2024, and another 14,483 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used for regular commuting rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the health of rubber seals, suspension components, and fuel systems within the TDCI engine. Given the clean history in recent tests, a physical inspection should focus on high-mileage wear typical of a heavy MPV of this age. The buyer should examine the front control arm bushes and coil springs for fatigue, as these often degrade after 140,000 miles. Particular attention should be paid to corrosion on the brake lines and the integrity of the exhaust system, as the MOT only checks for structural rust once it reaches a threshold of failure.