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R32 EEG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

141,446 mi
Last recorded141,446 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 EEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 141,446 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,082 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 141,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. chassis to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. chassis to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 140,113 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 sides sills and front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general body and underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 139,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 138,386 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both front shocker casing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 138,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper hand brake linkage seized on brake binding (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside, ferrules also slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front offside and nearside shock absorber casings corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms ,coil springs and mounting areas general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,466 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general under body corrosion around shock and spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 137,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/central section blowing/fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broke on decelerometer test (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general under body corrosion around shock and spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,935 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also general rear under body corrosion around shock absorber and spring mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake hoses to calipers ferrules corroded

catalyst heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2017 133,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion including shock absorbers and coil springs (6.1.B.2)

catalyst heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2017 133,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion including shock absorbers and coil springs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

catalyst heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

horn button lose

Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

general surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2014 128,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 128,412 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 126,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

genral surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2012 125,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 123,009 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 123,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 120,545 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 120,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 115,849 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 115,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 104,896 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 100,492 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 100,490 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R32 EEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R32 EEG, 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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R32 EEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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