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YT18 VXA

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,052 mi
Last recorded148,052 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 138,526 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 132,102 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 109,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,950 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 108,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 100,957 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,168 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 82,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 74,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 VXA is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

YT18 VXA is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is YT18 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT18 VXA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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