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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R686 EWUMOT history

R686 EWU is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 13 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 255,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
255,287 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 EWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 EWU was last recorded at 255,287 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,086 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,201 miles
Average per year
5,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,287 miles
  • 2025 – 251,086 miles
  • 2024 – 248,342 miles
  • 2023 – 245,579 miles
  • 2022 – 241,433 miles
  • 2021 – 237,279 miles
  • 2020 – 236,740 miles
  • 2018 – 228,136 miles
  • 2017 – 221,030 miles
  • 2016 – 212,370 miles
  • 2015 – 205,452 miles
  • 2014 – 199,855 miles
  • 2013 – 192,836 miles
  • 2012 – 187,028 miles
  • 2011 – 178,880 miles
  • 2010 – 170,154 miles
  • 2009 – 163,216 miles
  • 2008 – 153,465 miles
  • 2007 – 145,999 miles
  • 2006 – 137,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,287 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes … advise check osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • No rear seats fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,287 miles (+4,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    255,287 miles
    Test number
    894315647441
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass251,086 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    251,086 miles
    Test number
    142284801130
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass248,342 miles (+2,763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    248,342 miles
    Test number
    963864871677
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Rear Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass245,579 miles (+4,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    245,579 miles
    Test number
    729201592434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 to 7 missing time of test

  5. Pass241,433 miles (+4,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    241,433 miles
    Test number
    841572333350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components and sills underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear seats 3 to 7 missing time of test

  6. Pass237,279 miles (+539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    237,279 miles
    Test number
    459011567013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses deteriorating / cracking close to core ... nsf worst (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased but slightly corroded ... advise monitor condition (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seats 3 to 7 missing at time of test

  7. Pass236,740 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    236,740 miles
    Test number
    874748745495
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes … advise check osf (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  8. Fail236,715 miles (+8,579)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,715 miles
    Test number
    715190314100
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes … advise check osf (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  9. Pass228,136 miles (+7,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    228,136 miles
    Test number
    649920976336
    • AdvisoryALL rear passenger seats removed … belts etc not tested
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront spotlight brackets protrude from grill but not past level of bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass221,030 miles (+8,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    221,030 miles
    Test number
    364654656043
    • AdvisoryALL rear seats removed at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides suspension arms bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAir bag light inop
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased in places
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in various places but not excessive

  11. Pass212,370 miles (+6,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    212,370 miles
    Test number
    626467277045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes showing signs of corrosion / sealed over in places (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test ...seat belts not tested

  12. Pass205,452 miles (+5,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    205,452 miles
    Test number
    351204530003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rearmost bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAirbag light slow to go off
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre mid and both rearmost seats missing at time of test

  13. Pass199,855 miles (+7,019)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    199,855 miles
    Test number
    945507244264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion to sills in places but not excessive at this time
    • NoteRearmost seats not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass192,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    192,836 miles
    Test number
    109579443253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail192,836 miles (+5,808)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,836 miles
    Test number
    775029943260
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass187,028 miles (+8,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    187,028 miles
    Test number
    826409842270
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass178,880 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    178,880 miles
    Test number
    276930051261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass170,154 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    170,154 miles
    Test number
    664440850212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass163,216 miles (+9,751)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    163,216 miles
    Test number
    901272859140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass153,465 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    153,465 miles
    Test number
    551843128168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,999 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    145,999 miles
    Test number
    143142727144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    137,943 miles
    Test number
    134165736172
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about R686 EWU

Does R686 EWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 EWU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 EWU?
The MOT on R686 EWU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 EWU done?
R686 EWU was recorded at 255,287 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,790 miles a year.
Has R686 EWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 EWU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on R686 EWU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R686 EWU find?
R686 EWU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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