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YT18 VZL

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,298 mi
Last recorded130,298 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 130,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2025 126,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 122,489 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 118,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 118,030 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 113,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 106,199 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 106,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 91,654 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 71,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,497 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 71,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working o/s/f side mirror directional indicator is not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,604 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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YT18 VZL 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 78.9%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

YT18 VZL is a 2018 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YT18 VZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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