1998 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · R686 EWU
1998 Ford Galaxy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13/01/1998. Recorded mileage 255,287 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R686 EWU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 255,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R686 EWU Mileage History
- 15/05/2006137,943 mi
- 02/05/2007145,999 mi+8,056 mi
- 02/05/2008153,465 mi+7,466 mi
- 01/06/2009163,216 mi+9,751 mi
- 07/09/2010170,154 mi+6,938 mi
- 07/09/2011178,880 mi+8,726 mi
- 05/09/2012187,028 mi+8,148 mi
- 06/09/2013192,836 mi+5,808 mi
- 06/09/2013192,836 mi
- 04/09/2014199,855 mi+7,019 mi
- 02/09/2015205,452 mi+5,597 mi
- 05/09/2016212,370 mi+6,918 mi
- 11/09/2017221,030 mi+8,660 mi
- 05/11/2018228,136 mi+7,106 mi
- 11/02/2020236,715 mi+8,579 mi
- 20/02/2020236,740 mi+25 mi
- 09/03/2021237,279 mi+539 mi
- 23/03/2022241,433 mi+4,154 mi
- 06/04/2023245,579 mi+4,146 mi
- 20/08/2024248,342 mi+2,763 mi
- 27/08/2025251,086 mi+2,744 mi
- 20/08/2026255,287 mi+4,201 mi
Average of roughly 5,790 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
R686 EWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Galaxy (R686 EWU) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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 (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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