FORD GALAXY MOT Pass Rate
71.3% of 22,002 FORD GALAXY MOT tests pass.
At 71.3%, The GALAXY passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (75.3%).
The FORD GALAXY passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD GALAXY tested at 3–6 years pass 85.4% of the time, compared with just 61.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (19) | 19 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 85.4% | 2,417 | 51,307 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.8% | 6,112 | 101,200 miles |
| 10–15 years | 64.8% | 7,728 | 127,520 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.7% | 5,726 | 144,727 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD GALAXY
The most common reason the FORD GALAXY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.0% | not working |
| Suspension | 40.3% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 29.1% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 26.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.2% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 10.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 9.0% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate