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HSU 232A

2004 Ford Galaxie

Red Petrol 6400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,002 mi
Last recorded20,002 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 232A
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,400cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 20,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 19,448 miles

corrosion on underside

play in steering

rear brakes uneven

corrosion on brake pipes

Oil leak

corrosion on battery tray

Fail 23 May 2014 19,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion on battery tray

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside

play in steering

rear brakes uneven

Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,742 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,927 miles

slight play in steering joints

Fail 3 May 2012 14,917 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 14,017 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,017 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 14,017 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 14,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 14,017 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxie?

Based on 791 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 18
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HSU 232A is a 2004 Ford Galaxie in Red with a 6,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxie fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSU 232A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxie typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Galaxie is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HSU 232A is a 2004 Ford Galaxie, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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