No, R278 CVF is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R278 CVF?

The MOT for R278 CVF is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 June 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R278 CVF?

The recorded mileage for R278 CVF is 218,730 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R278 CVF ULEZ compliant?

No, R278 CVF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · R278 CVF

R278 CVF

1998 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 218,730 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD GALAXY
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/06/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/01/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 218,730 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/06/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/01/2012

Mileage: 218,730 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1986cc

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R278 CVF Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2011
218,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R278 CVF Mileage History

02/03/2006162,243 mi
07/03/2006162,243 mi
01/05/2007177,089 mi+14,846 mi
02/05/2007177,089 mi
18/03/2008186,283 mi+9,194 mi
18/03/2008186,283 mi
17/03/2009197,805 mi+11,522 mi
17/03/2009197,805 mi
31/03/2010206,284 mi+8,479 mi
03/06/2010207,457 mi+1,173 mi
03/06/2010207,457 mi
31/05/2011218,730 mi+11,273 mi
02/06/2011218,730 mi

Average of roughly 10,757 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

R278 CVF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 04:27

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Galaxy (R278 CVF) between March 2006 and June 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 02 June 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)”; “Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)”.

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