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Ford Galaxy

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

281 DLVMOT history

281 DLV is a silver diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

281 DLV silver Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,508 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
281 DLV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

281 DLV was last recorded at 70,508 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,565 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,943 miles
Average per year
3,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,508 miles
  • 2025 – 68,565 miles
  • 2024 – 63,945 miles
  • 2023 – 59,131 miles
  • 2022 – 55,006 miles
  • 2021 – 52,510 miles
  • 2020 – 50,222 miles
  • 2019 – 48,546 miles
  • 2018 – 44,190 miles
  • 2017 – 38,248 miles
  • 2016 – 33,612 miles
  • 2015 – 31,059 miles
  • 2014 – 27,330 miles
  • 2013 – 23,482 miles
  • 2012 – 19,730 miles
  • 2011 – 16,160 miles
  • 2010 – 11,274 miles
  • 2009 – 6,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,508 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP MOUNT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,508 miles (+1,943)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    531853282757
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,565 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    587145530752
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components are undersealed

  3. Fail68,562 miles (+4,617)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,562 miles
    Test number
    518838591873
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Subframe and suspension components are corroded

  4. Pass63,945 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,945 miles
    Test number
    119373559188
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail63,928 miles (+4,797)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    772426284639
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,131 miles (+77)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    615182492619
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  7. Fail59,054 miles (+4,048)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,054 miles
    Test number
    215191442346
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Pass55,006 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,006 miles
    Test number
    975417641624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,985 miles (+2,475)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    658002020926
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass52,510 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    317501917761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,222 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,222 miles
    Test number
    701659867629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,546 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,546 miles
    Test number
    220093361596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  13. Fail48,543 miles (+4,353)4 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    384191840970
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  14. Pass44,190 miles (+5,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,190 miles
    Test number
    606118600691
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFront and N/SR tyres wearing on inside edges

  15. Pass38,248 miles (+4,636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    735849135050
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass33,612 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,612 miles
    Test number
    375706261601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,059 miles (+3,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,059 miles
    Test number
    108805845287
    • 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)

  18. Pass27,330 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,330 miles
    Test number
    916849354261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked

  19. Fail27,330 miles (+3,848)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,330 miles
    Test number
    849099254268
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked

  20. Pass23,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    829614553207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail23,482 miles (+3,752)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    605933453299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass19,730 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,730 miles
    Test number
    206295572279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,160 miles
    Test number
    409096161226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,131 miles (+4,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,131 miles
    Test number
    347966461253
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass11,274 miles (+4,594)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,274 miles
    Test number
    303876860412
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.

  26. Pass6,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,680 miles
    Test number
    372870569430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 281 DLV

What vehicle is registration 281 DLV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 281 DLV on a silver diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 20 Sept 2006. 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 281 DLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 281 DLV is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 281 DLV?
The MOT on 281 DLV is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 281 DLV done?
281 DLV was recorded at 70,508 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,752 miles a year.
Has 281 DLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 281 DLV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 281 DLV 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 281 DLV find?
281 DLV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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