Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2002
48.8% pass rate
from 1,145 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.087% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.087% fail on Mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.96% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.087% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.087% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Transmission (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Drive shafts (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.70% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.26% fail on Floor (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.087% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.087% fail on Towbar
      • 0.087% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.087% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.087% fail on Body
      • 0.087% fail on Panel
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (98% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (49% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.44% fail on Cable
        • 0.087% fail on Lever
    • 0.70% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.17% fail on Servos
      • 0.087% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.087% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.087% fail on Lever
    • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.087% fail on Brake fluid
  • 10% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Operation
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Other components
      • 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.26% fail on Rams (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.087% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on View to rear (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.087% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Requirements
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.96% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.087% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.087% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.087% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.087% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.087% fail on Condition
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