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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L40 HECMOT history

L40 HEC is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 29 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,388 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HEC was last recorded at 49,388 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 2,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,944 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,444 miles
Average per year
2,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,388 miles
  • 2024 – 46,944 miles
  • 2023 – 40,106 miles
  • 2022 – 35,443 miles
  • 2021 – 32,761 miles
  • 2019 – 29,872 miles
  • 2018 – 29,827 miles
  • 2017 – 29,648 miles
  • 2016 – 29,428 miles
  • 2015 – 29,165 miles
  • 2014 – 28,944 miles
  • 2013 – 28,888 miles
  • 2012 – 28,810 miles
  • 2011 – 26,481 miles
  • 2010 – 22,656 miles
  • 2009 – 18,959 miles
  • 2008 – 15,374 miles
  • 2007 – 11,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,388 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,388 miles (+2,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    954977238383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass46,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    366647298627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,944 miles (+3,076)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    315179010663
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,868 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,868 miles
    Test number
    818923674592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass40,106 miles (+4,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,106 miles
    Test number
    315870987224
    • 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))

  6. Pass35,443 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,443 miles
    Test number
    453948274918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,761 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    443957714956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,872 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,872 miles
    Test number
    177648899540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,827 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,827 miles
    Test number
    482083142543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,648 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,648 miles
    Test number
    135730100576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,428 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,428 miles
    Test number
    776905093639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,165 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,165 miles
    Test number
    825362845137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,944 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,944 miles
    Test number
    735485334185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,888 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    806308333198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,810 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    169096642100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,481 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    798143731102
    • NoteO/s/r most seat not fitted seat belt not fully checked

  17. Fail26,481 miles (+3,825)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    826022031145
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/r most seat not fitted seat belt not fully checked

  18. Pass22,656 miles (+3,697)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,656 miles
    Test number
    851222330172
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r (BACK SEAT) NOT FITTED SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED

  19. Pass18,959 miles (+3,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,959 miles
    Test number
    812212939153
    • NoteO/s/r most seat not fitted unable to fully check seat belt

  20. Pass15,374 miles (+3,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,374 miles
    Test number
    993443738138
    • NoteO/s/r most seat not fitted seat belt not checked

  21. Pass11,790 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,790 miles
    Test number
    221664937431
    • NoteO/s rear most seat missing seat belt not c hecked

  22. Fail11,790 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,790 miles
    Test number
    454144437172
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s rear most seat missing seat belt not c hecked

Questions about L40 HEC

Does L40 HEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HEC is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HEC?
The MOT on L40 HEC is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HEC done?
L40 HEC was recorded at 49,388 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 2,018 miles a year.
Has L40 HEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HEC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 HEC 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 L40 HEC find?
L40 HEC passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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