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PSU 538

1989 Ford Galaxie

Pink Petrol 5350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,130 mi
Last recorded70,130 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 538
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,350cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,331 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front pipe loose on manifold

Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to wear unevenly

the nearside front upper wish bone runs close to the tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,269 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 67,269 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake pipes covered with grease

both front lower shock absorber bushes becoming deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside front coil spring covered in oil/grease

offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bent

slight hole in nearside exhaust pipe and chuffing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,800 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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PSU 538 is a 1989 Ford Galaxie in Pink with a 5,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PSU 538, 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 37 years old, this Ford Galaxie is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PSU 538 registered?

PSU 538 is a 1989 Ford Galaxie, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is PSU 538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 538 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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