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YT18 VZM

2018 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,700 mi
Last recorded181,700 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Galaxy62,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 181,700 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 179,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 134,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,535 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 92,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,255 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,255 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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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YT18 VZM is a 2018 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

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

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