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NJ53 NLV

2003 Ford Galaxy · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 147,832 miles on the clock, averaging 5,805 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 NLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,805

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 reading147,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year421
Average per year5,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 NLV 38k65k93k120k148k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,832 miles
Since last MOT+421 miles
PASS
Mileage147,411 miles
Since last MOT+373 miles
PASS
Mileage147,038 miles
Since last MOT+504 miles
PASS
Mileage146,534 miles
Since last MOT+464 miles
PASS
Mileage146,070 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,060 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage145,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,566 miles
Since last MOT+667 miles
PASS
Mileage144,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,899 miles
Since last MOT+707 miles
PASS
Mileage144,192 miles
Since last MOT+426 miles
PASS
Mileage143,766 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,714 miles
Since last MOT+883 miles
PASS
Mileage142,831 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
PASS
Mileage142,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage140,839 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage134,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,780 miles
PASS
Mileage132,107 miles
Since last MOT+14,255 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,852 miles
Since last MOT+17,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,032 miles
Since last MOT+17,522 miles
PASS
Mileage82,510 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,509 miles
Since last MOT+23,121 miles
PASS
Mileage59,388 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage50,103 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,098 miles
Since last MOT+12,445 miles
PASS
Mileage37,653 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 NLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 NLV

What car is NJ53 NLV?

NJ53 NLV is an blue Ford Galaxy, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 NLV?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 NLV was 147,832 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 NLV passed its MOT?

NJ53 NLV has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is NJ53 NLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 NLV 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 NJ53 NLV?

NJ53 NLV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.