Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 198,947 miles on the clock, averaging 10,758 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MD53 VLZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 198,947 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,758 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD53 VLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Galaxy |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MD53 VLZ
What car is MD53 VLZ?
MD53 VLZ is an silver Ford Galaxy, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MD53 VLZ?
The last recorded mileage for MD53 VLZ was 198,947 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD53 VLZ passed its MOT?
MD53 VLZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2021.
Is MD53 VLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 VLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MD53 VLZ?
MD53 VLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.