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R20 JMM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,170 mi
Last recorded103,170 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 JMM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 103,170 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 102,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 101,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,882 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

center rear seat belt starting to fray

offside front suspension top mount slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,814 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,148 miles

front registration plate discolouring

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 93,055 miles

Fuel hose leaking front of fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats not fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 90,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60r15 94h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats not fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,680 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,172 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 83,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,421 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,988 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,243 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,936 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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R20 JMM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R20 JMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R20 JMM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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