2018 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · H17 VAH
2018 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 89,129 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H17 VAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 89,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H17 VAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Galaxy (H17 VAH) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235\55x17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
H17 VAH Mileage History
- 15/05/202369,834 mi
- 08/05/202476,123 mi+6,289 mi
- 09/05/202476,124 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/202582,736 mi+6,612 mi
- 29/07/202689,129 mi+6,393 mi
Average of roughly 6,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- AdBlue / NOX System FaultsModerate
The AdBlue injector or NOX sensors on the Euro 6 EcoBlue diesels frequently fail, putting the car into a countdown mode where it will refuse to start once the miles reach zero.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
Like the S-Max, the Galaxy heavy body accelerates DMF wear especially on cars used for family hauling or towing. Symptoms include rattling at idle that stops when the clutch is pressed, vibration through the pedals and judder on pull-away.
- DPF Clogging on Urban ModelsModerate
The Galaxy is a heavy car often used for school runs and short trips. The DPF clogs faster in these conditions and regeneration fails if the car cannot reach motorway speeds for long enough.
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