1997 Ford Galaxy 2.3L Petrol · P396 EAB
1997 Ford Galaxy (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 111,155 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P396 EAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 111,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P396 EAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Galaxy (P396 EAB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
P396 EAB Mileage History
- 31/07/2023106,614 mi
- 11/08/2023106,626 mi+12 mi
- 03/08/2024107,590 mi+964 mi
- 24/07/2025108,803 mi+1,213 mi
- 24/07/2026111,155 mi+2,352 mi
Average of roughly 1,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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