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RF18 HVU

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,054 mi
Last recorded188,054 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 HVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 188,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 167,761 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 135,519 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 135,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 26 May 2023 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,080 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 77,060 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 64,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,764 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 47,764 miles

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

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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RF18 HVU is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF18 HVU, 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.

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What year was RF18 HVU registered?

RF18 HVU is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is RF18 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 HVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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