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R770 EGJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,150 mi
Last recorded31,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 EGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 31,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 30,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 30,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 29,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 28,398 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front and o/s rear brake pipes corroding.

front coil springs corroding.

oil seepage.

one of the two horn buttons not working.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,727 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 26,460 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 25,581 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2019 25,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,145 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,330 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,028 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall slight cracking

Rear exhaust box rusty

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusty

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusty

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,203 miles

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

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up

Fail 24 Jul 2014 19,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,402 miles

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,486 miles

rear exhaust outercaseing breaking up.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 17,480 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear exhaust outercaseing breaking up.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 16,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,659 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,370 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,112 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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R770 EGJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R770 EGJ, 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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R770 EGJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R770 EGJ safe to buy?

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