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EF53 LDE

2003 Ford Galaxy · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 189,513 miles on the clock, averaging 13,204 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,513
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,204

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 reading189,513 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 LDE 41k78k115k152k190k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,513 miles
Since last MOT+16,154 miles
PASS
Mileage173,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage168,217 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,742 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage140,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,094 miles
PASS
Mileage129,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,543 miles
Since last MOT+12,328 miles
PASS
Mileage117,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,215 miles
Since last MOT+11,053 miles
PASS
Mileage106,162 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,134 miles
Since last MOT+19,476 miles
PASS
Mileage86,658 miles
Since last MOT+20,487 miles
PASS
Mileage66,171 miles
Since last MOT+11,482 miles
PASS
Mileage54,689 miles
Since last MOT+13,361 miles
PASS
Mileage41,328 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 LDE

What car is EF53 LDE?

EF53 LDE is an blue Ford Galaxy, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 LDE?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LDE was 189,513 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LDE passed its MOT?

EF53 LDE has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2018.

Is EF53 LDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 LDE 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 EF53 LDE?

EF53 LDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.