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FM18 LVF

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 LVF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 126,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 124,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 121,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 113,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,979 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 96,979 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,953 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 87,951 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 81,469 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,747 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 69,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,373 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,920 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,979 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 31,242 miles

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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FM18 LVF is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 62,344 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 FM18 LVF, 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 8 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM18 LVF registered?

FM18 LVF is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is FM18 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM18 LVF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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