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R37 BYB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,856 mi
Last recorded114,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 BYB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing causing Nearside Rear exhaust rubbing on body parts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at both mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 114,716 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubbing on body parts and rear spring

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 112,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 112,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 110,409 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,516 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,232 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre.

Front side windows tinted with aftermarket film.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Offside front fog lamp not working and insecure.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 82,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre.

Front side windows tinted with aftermarket film.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Offside front fog lamp not working and insecure.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 19 Oct 2017 78,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,431 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,655 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,653 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,550 miles

brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules

catalytic convereter broken up internally

exhaust heavily corroded / front pipe hanger corroded away from exhaust / centre and rear clamps corroded away / rubber mounts perished

front brale pads wearing low / discs ridged and worn

fuel tank straps corroded

registration plates show slight deterioration

suspension arm bushes show deterioration

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,302 miles

Genral age/wear to suspension.

Exhaust system heavily corroded and rubber mounting cracking.

Exposed metal work to underside corroding.

Front brake hoses aged.

Front brake pads and discs worn/corroded.

Front wipers poor.

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded and poor.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,341 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox lower stabilizer mount shows deterioration in bush

high level brake light not working [ wiring not connected at rear hatch [ pass and advise repair

slight perishing starting to show in front brake hoses

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox lower stabiliser mount shows deterioration in bush

slight perishing starting to show in front brake hoses

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,515 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 56,515 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,637 miles

Cover sills fitted.

Drivers seat belt fraying.

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places.

Minor stone chips in windscreen.

Nearside and offside front and offside rear indicators starting to show white light.

Noisy around auxillary belt area.

Various covers and undertrays fitted.

Vehicle modified for wheelchair access.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 51,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,264 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 45,874 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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R37 BYB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 R37 BYB, 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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R37 BYB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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