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Ford Galaxy

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

480 EPLMOT history

480 EPL is a silver diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

480 EPL silver Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Galaxy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,789 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
480 EPL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

480 EPL was last recorded at 135,789 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,531 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,258 miles
Average per year
8,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,789 miles
  • 2025 – 131,531 miles
  • 2024 – 125,231 miles
  • 2023 – 118,007 miles
  • 2022 – 111,783 miles
  • 2021 – 103,490 miles
  • 2020 – 96,609 miles
  • 2019 – 81,643 miles
  • 2018 – 70,042 miles
  • 2017 – 56,948 miles
  • 2016 – 44,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,789 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive or seriously weakened

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,789 miles (+4,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,789 miles
    Test number
    613866026677
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive or seriously weakened
  2. Pass131,531 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,531 miles
    Test number
    871705220705
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail131,531 miles (+6,300)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,531 miles
    Test number
    735897211940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass125,231 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,231 miles
    Test number
    457487937264
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail125,231 miles (+7,224)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,231 miles
    Test number
    240541315078
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,007 miles (+6,224)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,007 miles
    Test number
    263426202940
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass111,783 miles (+8,293)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    147338099457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,490 miles (+6,881)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,490 miles
    Test number
    648863729094
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,609 miles (+14,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,609 miles
    Test number
    821333284976
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass81,643 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,643 miles
    Test number
    794945591984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,585 miles (+11,543)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    849677702044
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass70,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    458151471231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,042 miles (+13,094)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    344397557207
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass56,948 miles (+12,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,948 miles
    Test number
    740130120729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass44,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    871142469325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,241 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,241 miles
    Test number
    571387629301
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 480 EPL

What vehicle is registration 480 EPL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 480 EPL on a silver diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 29 Mar 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 480 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 480 EPL is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 480 EPL?
The MOT on 480 EPL is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 480 EPL done?
480 EPL was recorded at 135,789 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,728 miles a year.
Has 480 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 480 EPL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 480 EPL 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 480 EPL find?
480 EPL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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