Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2001
47.1% pass rate
from 719 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2001 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (61% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
    • 5.3% fail on Springs (54% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.70% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (91% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (95% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
      • 0.14% fail on Belts
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust system (89% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.83% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.70% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.56% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Body condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.56% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp (48% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
      • 0.14% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.14% fail on Arm
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Electrical wiring (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.70% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (91% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.56% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 10% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
        • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.97% fail on Power steering
      • 0.56% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
      • 0.28% fail on Rams (15 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering play
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.56% fail on View to rear
      • 0.56% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Seat belts (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.14% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
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