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TSL 530

1963 Ford Galaxie

Red Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,811 mi
Last recorded93,811 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Ford Galaxie41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 530
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,811 miles

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

exhaust manifolds slight leak

Fail 2 Aug 2017 93,803 miles

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

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

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

exhaust manifolds slight leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 93,787 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns/315 os/157 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

steering damper gator split

Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,746 miles

all tyres perrished

Fail 9 Oct 2014 93,745 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished

Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,449 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

assorted rubber bushes deteriated but still servicable

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,449 miles

assorted rubber bushes deteriated but still servicable

Fail 13 Aug 2007 93,404 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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TSL 530 is a 1963 Ford Galaxie in Red with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1963 Ford Galaxie models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TSL 530, 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 63 years old, this Ford Galaxie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSL 530 registered?

TSL 530 is a 1963 Ford Galaxie, first registered on 1 January 1963.

Is TSL 530 safe to buy?

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