
Ford Galaxy
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
L18 SEFMOT history
L18 SEF is a silver diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 13 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 247,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 247,398 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 12,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 SEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Galaxy
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 SEF was last recorded at 247,398 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 247,291 miles · 2 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 107 miles
- Average per year
- 12,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,398 miles
- 2025 – 239,514 miles
- 2024 – 239,027 miles
- 2023 – 228,573 miles
- 2022 – 216,274 miles
- 2021 – 205,022 miles
- 2020 – 193,542 miles
- 2019 – 166,757 miles
- 2017 – 151,950 miles
- 2016 – 141,219 miles
- 2015 – 120,955 miles
- 2014 – 109,213 miles
- 2013 – 98,101 miles
- 2012 – 80,893 miles
- 2011 – 72,642 miles
- 2010 – 52,892 miles
- 2008 – 26,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryO/S outer C.V boot splittingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S - SIL/Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2/3mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryWelding repairs heavily covered in underseal
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.
Brake warning light on
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Slight imbalance rear brakes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,398 miles (+107)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 247,398 miles
- Test number
- 418908189172
- AdvisoryO/S outer C.V boot splitting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S - SIL/Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2/3mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWelding repairs heavily covered in underseal
Fail247,291 miles (+7,777)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,291 miles
- Test number
- 304354005240
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner SIL/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S outer C.V boot splitting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S - SIL/Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2/3mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass239,514 miles (+487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 239,514 miles
- Test number
- 265626994504
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills and offside front outer rigger corroded
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisorySlight imbalance rear brakes
Fail239,027 miles (+9,902)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,027 miles
- Test number
- 503740558292
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CLOSING SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CLOSING SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisorySlight imbalance rear brakes
Pass229,125 miles (+552)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 229,125 miles
- Test number
- 555693844375
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryBoth rear closing sills near sub-frame mountings corroded/weak
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills and outer wheel arches
- AdvisoryNearside front outer box section corroded to excess - non prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber cover corroded to excess
Fail228,573 miles (+12,294)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,573 miles
- Test number
- 386043313450
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorMacpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryBoth rear closing sills near sub-frame mountings corroded/weak
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills and outer wheel arches
- AdvisoryNearside front outer box section corroded to excess - non prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber cover corroded to excess
Pass216,279 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 216,279 miles
- Test number
- 306293292244
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and closing part (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear closing part (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front floor chassis sections corroded
Fail216,274 miles (+11,002)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,274 miles
- Test number
- 201208991154
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and closing part (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear closing part (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front floor chassis sections corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
Pass205,272 miles (+250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 205,272 miles
- Test number
- 803050532499
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel
Fail205,022 miles (+11,480)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,022 miles
- Test number
- 639957144756
- MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel
Pass193,542 miles (+9)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 193,542 miles
- Test number
- 465502620592
- MinorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail193,533 miles (+11,230)1 dangerous9 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,533 miles
- Test number
- 988740929079
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,303 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 182,303 miles
- Test number
- 584828265460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail182,303 miles (+15,546)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,303 miles
- Test number
- 271384204670
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,757 miles (+14,807)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 166,757 miles
- Test number
- 532972409430
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in offside and nearside front Macpherson strut upper attachment
- AdvisorySignificant brake imbalance across front axle, lower effort offside
- AdvisorySignificant corrosion on offside and nearside rear rigid brake pipes
Pass151,950 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 151,950 miles
- Test number
- 386950171374
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush clamp bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Fail151,950 miles (+10,731)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,950 miles
- Test number
- 189627695993
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush clamp bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Pass141,219 miles (+10,029)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 141,219 miles
- Test number
- 879944038022
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn edges
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
Pass131,190 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 131,190 miles
- Test number
- 608021129744
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all clamp bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail131,190 miles (+10,235)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,190 miles
- Test number
- 129155595961
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all clamp bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass120,955 miles (+11,742)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 120,955 miles
- Test number
- 216950015038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,213 miles (+11,112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 109,213 miles
- Test number
- 149201014453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass98,101 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 98,101 miles
- Test number
- 529354513098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,015 miles (+17,122)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,015 miles
- Test number
- 885462213061
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass80,893 miles (+71)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 80,893 miles
- Test number
- 795730212053
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,822 miles (+8,180)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,822 miles
- Test number
- 149147402046
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,642 miles (+19,750)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,642 miles
- Test number
- 846100711240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,892 miles (+25,943)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 52,892 miles
- Test number
- 741702310298
- 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)
Pass26,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 26,949 miles
- Test number
- 474714868247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 SEF
- Does L18 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SEF is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 SEF?
- The MOT on L18 SEF is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 SEF done?
- L18 SEF was recorded at 247,398 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 12,742 miles a year.
- Has L18 SEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 SEF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 SEF 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 L18 SEF find?
- L18 SEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: o/s outer c.v boot splitting; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.
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