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RY18 YJW

2018 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,168 mi
Last recorded42,168 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY18 YJW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 42,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 34,545 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 34,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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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RY18 YJW is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY18 YJW, 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 RY18 YJW registered?

RY18 YJW is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is RY18 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY18 YJW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY18 YJW have outstanding finance?

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