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FD53 FDL

2003 Ford Galaxy · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 135,820 miles on the clock, averaging 5,996 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 FDL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,820
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,996

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,820 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 FDL 21k50k78k107k136k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,820 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
PASS
Mileage132,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage128,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage121,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage118,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage113,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
PASS
Mileage109,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage105,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage102,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage96,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage88,449 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,440 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage80,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage73,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,034 miles
PASS
Mileage65,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage59,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage42,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
PASS
Mileage34,760 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage27,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage20,995 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FDL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 FDL

What car is FD53 FDL?

FD53 FDL is an silver Ford Galaxy, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 FDL?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 FDL was 135,820 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 FDL passed its MOT?

FD53 FDL has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is FD53 FDL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 FDL 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 FD53 FDL?

FD53 FDL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.