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T271 JGT

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 JGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 132,125 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 132,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 121,125 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 121,125 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 111,691 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 111,691 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 103,041 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 103,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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T271 JGT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 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 Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T271 JGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T271 JGT registered?

T271 JGT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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