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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 137,216 miles on the clock, averaging 11,229 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 ELW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 137,216 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,229 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 ELW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Galaxy |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 ELW
What car is SM53 ELW?
SM53 ELW is an silver Ford Galaxy, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 ELW?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 ELW was 137,216 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 ELW passed its MOT?
SM53 ELW has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2014.
Is SM53 ELW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 ELW 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 ELW?
SM53 ELW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.