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RE18 FZU

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,128 mi
Last recorded182,128 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 FZU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 182,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2026 180,000 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 180,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 168,302 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 168,301 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 151,444 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,743 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 125,446 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 125,446 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak coolant leak from front of engine

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from upper back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,593 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,029 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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RE18 FZU 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 81.3%.

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 RE18 FZU, 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 RE18 FZU registered?

RE18 FZU is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 August 2018.

Is RE18 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 FZU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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