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VU18 VGO

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,416 mi
Last recorded104,416 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 VGO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 104,416 miles

Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has small chip and scratches in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 104,416 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has small chip and scratches in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 83,263 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 83,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs inner surface corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (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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VU18 VGO is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU18 VGO, 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 VU18 VGO registered?

VU18 VGO is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is VU18 VGO safe to buy?

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