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SM53 ELC

2003 Ford Galaxy · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 198,633 miles on the clock, averaging 10,038 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 ELC

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,633
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,038

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,633 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,523
Average per year10,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 ELC 27k70k113k156k199k '06'23'15

Check SM53 ELC

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,633 miles
Since last MOT+28,523 miles
PASS
Mileage170,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage166,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage159,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage151,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,265 miles
PASS
Mileage142,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,197 miles
PASS
Mileage131,886 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,885 miles
Since last MOT+14,020 miles
PASS
Mileage117,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage111,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,223 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage104,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,165 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,956 miles
Since last MOT+13,384 miles
PASS
Mileage81,572 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage75,545 miles
Since last MOT+10,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage55,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,581 miles
PASS
Mileage46,154 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage35,870 miles
Since last MOT+9,065 miles
PASS
Mileage26,805 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 ELC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 ELC

What car is SM53 ELC?

SM53 ELC is an blue Ford Galaxy, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 ELC?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 ELC was 198,633 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 ELC passed its MOT?

SM53 ELC has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2023.

Is SM53 ELC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 ELC 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 SM53 ELC?

SM53 ELC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.