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Ford Galaxy

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

R57 AMBMOT history

R57 AMB is a grey petrol Ford Galaxy first used on 28 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,119 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R57 AMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R57 AMB was last recorded at 158,119 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,049 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
2,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,119 miles
  • 2024 – 157,049 miles
  • 2023 – 155,487 miles
  • 2022 – 154,100 miles
  • 2021 – 152,187 miles
  • 2020 – 150,696 miles
  • 2019 – 149,494 miles
  • 2018 – 147,732 miles
  • 2017 – 146,102 miles
  • 2016 – 144,489 miles
  • 2015 – 143,047 miles
  • 2014 – 141,409 miles
  • 2013 – 139,204 miles
  • 2012 – 136,965 miles
  • 2011 – 134,735 miles
  • 2010 – 130,328 miles
  • 2009 – 125,160 miles
  • 2008 – 119,945 miles
  • 2007 – 113,365 miles
  • 2006 – 108,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,119 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear seats missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a and zone b

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,119 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,119 miles
    Test number
    780861062785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,049 miles (+1,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,049 miles
    Test number
    251222900591
    • AdvisoryBoth near side tyres worn very low on edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak border line

  3. Pass155,487 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,487 miles
    Test number
    900191869542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,482 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,482 miles
    Test number
    278343660922
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Fail155,479 miles (+1,379)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,479 miles
    Test number
    813608327851
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe above heat shield (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass154,100 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,100 miles
    Test number
    939893112333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,187 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,187 miles
    Test number
    172202713490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,176 miles (+1,480)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,176 miles
    Test number
    896905649664
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass150,696 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,696 miles
    Test number
    861601484273
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a and zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in under wax

  10. Fail150,694 miles (+1,200)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,694 miles
    Test number
    451688915621
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a and zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in under wax

  11. Pass149,494 miles (+1,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,494 miles
    Test number
    134784802436
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass147,732 miles (+1,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,732 miles
    Test number
    550116622851
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn

  13. Pass146,102 miles (+1,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,102 miles
    Test number
    693507590615
    • AdvisorySub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass144,489 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    144,489 miles
    Test number
    242334947846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,047 miles (+1,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,047 miles
    Test number
    705307353924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass141,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,409 miles
    Test number
    229611284230
    • NoteFront screen cracked os lower

  17. Fail141,409 miles (+2,205)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,409 miles
    Test number
    716833674236
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront screen cracked os lower

  18. Pass139,204 miles (+2,239)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    139,204 miles
    Test number
    225664373279
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs of windscreen cracked below wiper sweep
    • NoteOsr tyre perrished

  19. Pass136,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    136,965 miles
    Test number
    216704402174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail136,965 miles (+2,230)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,965 miles
    Test number
    507207192070
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass134,735 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    335848691098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass130,328 miles (+5,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    130,328 miles
    Test number
    141866290412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail125,160 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,160 miles
    Test number
    334428299048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass125,160 miles (+5,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    125,160 miles
    Test number
    601288199015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass119,945 miles (+6,580)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    119,945 miles
    Test number
    434583198050
    • NoteDisc pads wearing low front and rear
    • NoteExhaust slight deterioration
    • NoteSlight wear on brake discs

  26. Pass113,365 miles (+4,623)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    113,365 miles
    Test number
    971442897023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake disc pads not visible
    • NoteExhaust system slight deterioration
    • NoteSlight rusting on metal brake pipes

  27. Pass108,742 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    108,742 miles
    Test number
    202357886089
    • NoteDisc pads cannot be seen properly
    • NoteExhaust very rusty in places

Questions about R57 AMB

Does R57 AMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R57 AMB is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R57 AMB?
The MOT on R57 AMB is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R57 AMB done?
R57 AMB was recorded at 158,119 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
Has R57 AMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R57 AMB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on R57 AMB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R57 AMB find?
R57 AMB passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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