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DGW 255B

2016 Ford Galaxie

White Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 255B
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

headlights poor image

Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,934 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

headlights poor image

Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,857 miles

Black tape on headlamps

Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

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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DGW 255B is a 2016 Ford Galaxie in White with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DGW 255B, 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 10 years old, this Ford Galaxie is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DGW 255B registered?

DGW 255B is a 2016 Ford Galaxie, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is DGW 255B safe to buy?

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