1998 Ford Galaxy 2.3L Petrol · S629 RAD
1998 Ford Galaxy (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 158,986 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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S629 RAD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2023
- 158,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S629 RAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Galaxy (S629 RAD) between April 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S629 RAD Mileage History
- 06/04/2022158,729 mi
- 06/04/2022158,738 mi+9 mi
- 28/03/2023158,984 mi+246 mi
- 30/03/2023158,986 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 262 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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