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Ford Galaxy

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

256 GVTMOT history

256 GVT is a silver diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 7 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 154,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

256 GVT silver Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Galaxy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,692 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
256 GVT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

256 GVT was last recorded at 154,692 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 6,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,084 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,608 miles
Average per year
10,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,692 miles
  • 2025 – 148,084 miles
  • 2024 – 140,752 miles
  • 2023 – 134,094 miles
  • 2022 – 123,069 miles
  • 2021 – 109,429 miles
  • 2020 – 97,990 miles
  • 2019 – 86,249 miles
  • 2018 – 76,775 miles
  • 2017 – 66,187 miles
  • 2016 – 54,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,692 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 3rd row seat belts not checked, seats folded down and dog carrier in boot.

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 Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,692 miles (+6,608)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,692 miles
    Test number
    320740936602
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 3rd row seat belts not checked, seats folded down and dog carrier in boot.

  2. Pass148,084 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,084 miles
    Test number
    776626290571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,752 miles (+6,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    702366375531
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass134,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,094 miles
    Test number
    510230272882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,094 miles (+11,025)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,094 miles
    Test number
    244543058104
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass123,069 miles (+13,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,069 miles
    Test number
    402188561007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,429 miles (+11,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,429 miles
    Test number
    402154805218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear row (folded away under dog cage)

  8. Pass97,990 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    491282843865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row

  9. Fail97,990 miles (+11,741)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    344058464965
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row

  10. Pass86,249 miles (+9,474)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,249 miles
    Test number
    747921854159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,775 miles (+10,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,775 miles
    Test number
    438436974576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged small cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row

  12. Pass66,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    303013702144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail66,187 miles (+12,104)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    879778032986
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAlignment check required
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes spilt

  14. Pass54,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    181704886801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 256 GVT

What vehicle is registration 256 GVT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 256 GVT on a silver diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 7 Jan 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 256 GVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 256 GVT is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 256 GVT?
The MOT on 256 GVT is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 256 GVT done?
256 GVT was recorded at 154,692 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 10,213 miles a year.
Has 256 GVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 256 GVT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 256 GVT 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 256 GVT find?
256 GVT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot, and 6 more.

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