1998 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · R354 VLB
1998 Ford Galaxy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 214,336 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2014.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R354 VLB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2013
- 214,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R354 VLB Mileage History
- 18/03/200697,605 mi
- 19/03/2007108,917 mi+11,312 mi
- 20/03/2007108,918 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/2008122,004 mi+13,086 mi
- 20/03/2009138,815 mi+16,811 mi
- 20/03/2009138,815 mi
- 01/05/2010157,679 mi+18,864 mi
- 01/05/2010157,679 mi
- 16/04/2011175,364 mi+17,685 mi
- 31/05/2012195,072 mi+19,708 mi
- 01/06/2013214,336 mi+19,264 mi
Average of roughly 16,199 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R354 VLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Galaxy (R354 VLB) between March 2006 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”.
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