Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2005
46.5% pass rate
from 3,514 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.1% fail on Suspension arms (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Flexible couplings (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
      • 0.028% fail on Belts
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.7% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Other passenger's door (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Front passenger's door (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.028% fail on Hose
      • 0.028% fail on Pipe
    • 0.23% fail on Spare wheel (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel condition (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Carrier (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.057% fail on Bracket
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Undertray
    • 0.057% fail on Floor
    • 0.057% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.057% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.028% fail on Towbar
      • 0.028% fail on Coupling
    • 0.028% fail on Load security
      • 0.028% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.028% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 20% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.00% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.74% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Linkage
        • 0.028% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.085% fail on Electronic stability control (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.77% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.057% fail on Pedal
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Valves
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.028% fail on Other braking system component
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.085% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.54% fail on Position lamps (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.028% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
        • 0.028% fail on Steering component
      • 0.028% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Other components (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.057% fail on Rams
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.028% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.028% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.43% fail on Condition of glass (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Windscreen (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pre-tensioners (15 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
    • 1.00% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Airbags
      • 0.057% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.80% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Condition
  • 0.057% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.028% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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