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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LM61 DWYMOT history

LM61 DWY is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 14 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LM61 DWY blue Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Galaxy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,826 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DWY was last recorded at 172,826 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,041 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,785 miles
Average per year
11,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,826 miles
  • 2025 – 171,041 miles
  • 2024 – 169,716 miles
  • 2023 – 154,168 miles
  • 2022 – 140,095 miles
  • 2021 – 122,861 miles
  • 2020 – 106,548 miles
  • 2019 – 95,052 miles
  • 2018 – 76,411 miles
  • 2017 – 62,829 miles
  • 2016 – 51,169 miles
  • 2015 – 42,389 miles
  • 2014 – 33,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,826 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Both rear trailing arm bushes heavily split

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child seat fitted to n/s/r

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front tyre has slight indent in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,826 miles
    Test number
    788745375516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail172,826 miles (+1,785)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,826 miles
    Test number
    902709374388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass171,041 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    171,041 miles
    Test number
    253163417167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,716 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,716 miles
    Test number
    445184210085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail169,692 miles (+15,524)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,692 miles
    Test number
    864890946530
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high RIGHT HEADLIGHT AIM TOO FAR (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Headlamp insecure DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT INSECURE, BRACKETS BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT EJECTING UNDER LOAD (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,168 miles
    Test number
    602101779445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight indent in sidewall

  7. Fail154,168 miles (+14,073)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,168 miles
    Test number
    704782520016
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight indent in sidewall

  8. Pass140,095 miles (+294)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,095 miles
    Test number
    849349819140
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention asap

  9. Fail139,801 miles (+16,940)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,801 miles
    Test number
    459597381072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention asap
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass122,861 miles (+195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,861 miles
    Test number
    930656604652
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes heavily split
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r
    • AdvisoryO/s/f link pin dust cover split
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s steering rack

  11. Fail122,666 miles (+16,118)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,666 miles
    Test number
    637810207219
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes heavily split
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r
    • AdvisoryO/s/f link pin dust cover split
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s steering rack

  12. Pass106,548 miles (+11,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,548 miles
    Test number
    369439268451
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes heavily split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads very thin
    • AdvisorySome play in o/s steering rack

  13. Pass95,052 miles (+18,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,052 miles
    Test number
    972533447583
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look thin
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack

  14. Pass76,411 miles (+13,582)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    958325489427
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on inner edge + close to limit
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to o/s/r
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pads very thin
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency poor 19%

  15. Pass62,829 miles (+11,660)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,829 miles
    Test number
    302320734789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    676709341364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail51,169 miles (+8,780)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    988620422414
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass42,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    960932946699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail42,389 miles (+9,334)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    244433279749
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail33,055 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,055 miles
    Test number
    196791084270
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass33,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,055 miles
    Test number
    957601184207
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LM61 DWY

Does LM61 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DWY is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DWY?
The MOT on LM61 DWY is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DWY done?
LM61 DWY was recorded at 172,826 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 11,878 miles a year.
Has LM61 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DWY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 DWY 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 LM61 DWY find?
LM61 DWY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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