1997 Ford Galaxy 2.3L Petrol · R770 EGJ
1997 Ford Galaxy (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 31,150 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R770 EGJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 31,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R770 EGJ Mileage History
- 11/07/200613,112 mi
- 27/07/200713,370 mi+258 mi
- 22/07/200813,655 mi+285 mi
- 23/07/200914,878 mi+1,223 mi
- 20/07/201015,659 mi+781 mi
- 18/07/201116,557 mi+898 mi
- 18/07/201116,557 mi
- 12/07/201217,480 mi+923 mi
- 13/07/201217,486 mi+6 mi
- 24/07/201318,402 mi+916 mi
- 24/07/201419,137 mi+735 mi
- 29/07/201419,203 mi+66 mi
- 15/07/201521,076 mi+1,873 mi
- 15/07/201521,076 mi
- 21/07/201622,028 mi+952 mi
- 05/07/201723,330 mi+1,302 mi
- 18/07/201824,145 mi+815 mi
- 15/07/201925,581 mi+1,436 mi
- 15/07/201925,581 mi
- 08/07/202026,460 mi+879 mi
- 15/07/202127,727 mi+1,267 mi
- 29/07/202228,398 mi+671 mi
- 18/07/202329,108 mi+710 mi
- 17/07/202430,151 mi+1,043 mi
- 17/07/202530,865 mi+714 mi
- 23/07/202631,150 mi+285 mi
Average of roughly 900 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R770 EGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Galaxy (R770 EGJ) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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