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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 HSEMOT history

LS53 HSE is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
177,350 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HSE was last recorded at 177,350 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 6,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2016: 127,935 miles, lower than 127,937 miles on 22 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,401 miles · 1 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,949 miles
Average per year
8,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,350 miles
  • 2021 – 170,401 miles
  • 2020 – 162,414 miles
  • 2019 – 147,800 miles
  • 2018 – 138,116 miles
  • 2017 – 133,875 miles
  • 2016 – 127,935 miles
  • 2015 – 122,017 miles
  • 2014 – 116,023 miles
  • 2013 – 111,147 miles
  • 2011 – 101,176 miles
  • 2010 – 92,304 miles
  • 2009 – 85,567 miles
  • 2008 – 76,077 miles
  • 2007 – 56,231 miles
  • 2006 – 39,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder, worn outer shoulder and worn close too wear bars
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f cross members corroded, and n/s/f inner sill corroded outside areas

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • 3 child seats fitted in rear and 1 boot seat folded down-belts clasps checked as much as visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has cut to cords - not exceeding size

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor chafed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,350 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,350 miles
    Test number
    740492080116
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder, worn outer shoulder and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f cross members corroded, and n/s/f inner sill corroded outside areas
  2. Fail177,349 miles (+6,948)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,349 miles
    Test number
    896282015852
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder, worn outer shoulder and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f cross members corroded, and n/s/f inner sill corroded outside areas
  3. Pass170,401 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,401 miles
    Test number
    640171134049
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • Advisory3 child seats fitted in rear and 1 boot seat folded down-belts clasps checked as much as visible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has cut to cords - not exceeding size (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor chafed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner sidewall split - not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar D bushes - slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r coil springs quite compressed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Fail170,401 miles (+7,987)9 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,401 miles
    Test number
    801576866485
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • Advisory3 child seats fitted in rear and 1 boot seat folded down-belts clasps checked as much as visible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has cut to cords - not exceeding size (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor chafed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner sidewall split - not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar D bushes - slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r coil springs quite compressed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass162,414 miles (+14,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,414 miles
    Test number
    540440959435
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot slightly leaking
  6. Pass147,800 miles (+9,684)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,800 miles
    Test number
    601804850406
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass138,116 miles (+4,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,116 miles
    Test number
    577934575512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight perishing
  8. Pass133,875 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,875 miles
    Test number
    663097250673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracking perishing outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Fail133,874 miles (+5,939)1 failure13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,874 miles
    Test number
    733268907092
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracking perishing outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass127,935 miles (-2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    523440279167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall
  11. Fail127,937 miles (+5,920)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,937 miles
    Test number
    838193350550
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall
  12. Pass122,017 miles (+5,994)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,017 miles
    Test number
    156945885032
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOnly four seat fitted in rear at time of test
  13. Pass116,023 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,023 miles
    Test number
    116739274002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOnly 3 seats fitted in rear at time of test
  14. Fail116,023 miles (+4,876)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,023 miles
    Test number
    526279474062
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorating
    • NoteOnly 3 seats fitted in rear at time of test
  15. Pass111,147 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,147 miles
    Test number
    685385883075
    • NoteFront brake discs very worn.
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full view of underside components.
  16. Fail111,147 miles (+9,971)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,147 miles
    Test number
    738935283020
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs very worn.
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full view of underside components.
  17. Pass101,176 miles (+8,872)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    695902911323
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres slightly worn on edges
    • NoteTwo rear seats not fitted at time of test
  18. Pass92,304 miles (+6,737)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    194076010367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is shoulderd on inner and outer edges of tread still within legal limit.
    • NoteOffside front inner cv boot split!
  19. Pass85,567 miles1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,567 miles
    Test number
    224074619362
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt lazzy return
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing badly both edges
    • NoteNo n/s boot seat fitted at time of test
  20. Fail85,567 miles (+9,490)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,567 miles
    Test number
    821304219334
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt lazzy return
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing badly both edges
    • NoteNo n/s boot seat fitted at time of test
  21. Pass76,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    430110418488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,077 miles (+19,846)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    123670118311
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  23. Pass56,231 miles (+16,306)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    632168297240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    490803706355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LS53 HSE

Does LS53 HSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HSE expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HSE?
The MOT on LS53 HSE expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HSE done?
LS53 HSE was recorded at 177,350 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 8,914 miles a year.
Has LS53 HSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HSE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 HSE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 HSE find?
LS53 HSE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder, worn outer shoulder and worn close too wear bars; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.

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