2018 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · RF18 HWX
2018 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 252,694 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF18 HWX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 252,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF18 HWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Galaxy (RF18 HWX) between August 2020 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RF18 HWX Mileage History
- 05/08/202049,341 mi
- 08/02/202162,646 mi+13,305 mi
- 18/08/202177,265 mi+14,619 mi
- 24/02/2022101,423 mi+24,158 mi
- 24/02/2022101,423 mi
- 13/06/2022105,821 mi+4,398 mi
- 08/12/2022125,007 mi+19,186 mi
- 08/12/2022125,007 mi
- 30/05/2023156,480 mi+31,473 mi
- 23/11/2023182,267 mi+25,787 mi
- 21/05/2024206,472 mi+24,205 mi
- 12/06/2024210,191 mi+3,719 mi
- 10/12/2024232,414 mi+22,223 mi
- 16/06/2025240,603 mi+8,189 mi
- 02/02/2026246,187 mi+5,584 mi
- 07/07/2026252,694 mi+6,507 mi
Average of roughly 34,356 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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