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YT18 VWP

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,169 mi
Last recorded197,169 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT18 VWP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 197,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2026 185,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2026 181,909 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 181,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2026 177,055 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 177,049 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 147,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 145,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,029 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 118,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,931 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,780 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 58,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,044 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 45,044 miles

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

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

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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YT18 VWP is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YT18 VWP, 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 YT18 VWP registered?

YT18 VWP is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 2018.

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