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YA18 RLV

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,942 mi
Last recorded151,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 RLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 151,942 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2026 146,672 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 146,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 126,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 126,357 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 112,984 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 94,744 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 94,744 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 52,020 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 14,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 12,427 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 9,849 miles

Offside Rear 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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YA18 RLV is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA18 RLV, 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 YA18 RLV registered?

YA18 RLV is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is YA18 RLV safe to buy?

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