2018 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · J15 BAE
2018 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 160,316 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J15 BAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 160,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J15 BAE 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 (J15 BAE) between July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J15 BAE Mileage History
- 18/07/2023151,046 mi
- 03/09/2024155,769 mi+4,723 mi
- 30/07/2025158,638 mi+2,869 mi
- 30/07/2025158,640 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2026160,316 mi+1,676 mi
Average of roughly 3,058 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
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