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WSY 156

1997 Ford Galaxie

White Petrol 5768cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,998 mi
Last recorded3,998 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSY 156
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,768cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 3,998 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished and cracking

PAS hoses pererished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 3,929 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Upper steering dampener bush excessivly worn

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2012 3,769 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front indicator intermittent

Nearside indicator flash intermittent

PAS fluid weaping slightly

Steering dampener top bush worn

Steering drop arm ball joint slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2011 3,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 3,405 miles

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 2,712 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 2,712 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 2,408 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,945 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 19,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 1,518 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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WSY 156 is a 1997 Ford Galaxie in White with a 5,768cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WSY 156, 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 29 years old, this Ford Galaxie is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WSY 156 registered?

WSY 156 is a 1997 Ford Galaxie, first registered on 25 July 1997.

Is WSY 156 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSY 156 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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