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BV53 RTU

2003 Ford Galaxy · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Galaxy Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 191,192 miles on the clock, averaging 10,941 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 RTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,941

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,107
Average per year10,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 RTU 36k75k113k152k191k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage191,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage187,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,085 miles
Since last MOT+13,615 miles
PASS
Mileage173,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage164,642 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage154,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage144,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,526 miles
PASS
Mileage136,145 miles
Since last MOT+10,725 miles
PASS
Mileage125,420 miles
Since last MOT+9,556 miles
PASS
Mileage115,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,081 miles
PASS
Mileage105,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage95,314 miles
Since last MOT+16,740 miles
PASS
Mileage78,574 miles
Since last MOT+16,818 miles
PASS
Mileage61,756 miles
Since last MOT+13,637 miles
PASS
Mileage48,119 miles
Since last MOT+12,386 miles
PASS
Mileage35,733 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 RTU

What car is BV53 RTU?

BV53 RTU is a silver Ford Galaxy, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 RTU?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 RTU was 191,192 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 RTU passed its MOT?

BV53 RTU has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2020.

Is BV53 RTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 RTU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BV53 RTU?

BV53 RTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.