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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L40 YSSMOT history

L40 YSS is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

L40 YSS blue Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Galaxy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,152 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YSS was last recorded at 119,152 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 6,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,264 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,888 miles
Average per year
8,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,152 miles
  • 2025 – 112,264 miles
  • 2024 – 104,253 miles
  • 2023 – 99,114 miles
  • 2022 – 92,003 miles
  • 2021 – 84,717 miles
  • 2020 – 78,171 miles
  • 2019 – 73,343 miles
  • 2018 – 64,979 miles
  • 2017 – 54,039 miles
  • 2016 – 37,335 miles
  • 2015 – 27,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,152 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,152 miles (+6,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    695037338989
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass112,264 miles (+8,011)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    748169951844
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass104,253 miles (+5,139)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,253 miles
    Test number
    902328790259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (middle row) (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,114 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,114 miles
    Test number
    697165372541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    270151192231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  6. Fail91,998 miles (+7,281)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    371412546045
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  7. Pass84,717 miles (+6,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,717 miles
    Test number
    899152895231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass78,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    527826503367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear seats follded not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail78,171 miles (+4,828)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    221089639396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear seats follded not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass73,343 miles (+8,364)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    728206688564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,979 miles (+10,940)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,979 miles
    Test number
    959425785066
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both furthest rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass54,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    664381355267
    • Advisory2 rear most seats not accessible at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven
  13. Fail54,039 miles (+16,704)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    620216400184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Advisory2 rear most seats not accessible at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven
  14. Pass37,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    158210274521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,335 miles (+9,855)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    851790840547
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low.
  16. Pass27,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    918768215221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail27,480 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    777358015261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L40 YSS

Does L40 YSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YSS is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 YSS?
The MOT on L40 YSS is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 YSS done?
L40 YSS was recorded at 119,152 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 8,329 miles a year.
Has L40 YSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YSS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 YSS 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 YSS find?
L40 YSS passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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