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XYJ 74A

1963 Ford Galaxie

White Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,756 mi
Last recorded41,756 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1963 Ford Galaxie41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYJ 74A
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,623 miles

Oil leak

steel pipes corroding

suspension bushes deteriorated in places

Pass 11 May 2011 3,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 3,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 3,049 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 3,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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XYJ 74A is a 1963 Ford Galaxie in White with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYJ 74A, 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 XYJ 74A registered?

XYJ 74A is a 1963 Ford Galaxie, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is XYJ 74A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYJ 74A shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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