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CWE 710B

1978 Ford Galaxie

Red Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,546 mi
Last recorded93,546 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWE 710B
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,546 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Body corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 93,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,245 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leaking

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear slight oil leaking

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 92,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 92,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,955 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 91,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,763 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise nearside / offside door glass broken

advise steering ram gaitor split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 89,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 89,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 88,775 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2007 88,483 miles

slight play in offside + nearside front steering leavers but not excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,850 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front suspension wishbone bushes slight deteriation

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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CWE 710B is a 1978 Ford Galaxie in Red with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CWE 710B, 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 48 years old, this Ford Galaxie is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CWE 710B registered?

CWE 710B is a 1978 Ford Galaxie, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is CWE 710B safe to buy?

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