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VE18 HCN

2018 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

218,641 mi
Last recorded218,641 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE18 HCN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 218,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 216,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 209,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 201,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 201,122 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 192,113 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 192,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 180,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 169,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 161,461 miles

nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

Fail 18 May 2023 161,461 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 119,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 103,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 79,678 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 34,063 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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VE18 HCN is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VE18 HCN, 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 VE18 HCN registered?

VE18 HCN is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 July 2018.

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