Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2012
61.7% pass rate
from 5,854 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.017% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.085% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Reversing lamps (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (11% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.43% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component (98% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.29% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.085% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Engine mounting condition (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.068% fail on Body
      • 0.068% fail on Other body component
    • 0.051% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Doors
      • 0.034% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.034% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
      • 0.017% fail on System
    • 0.034% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Clevis joint
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
      • 0.017% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.085% fail on Lever
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.068% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 3.6% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.65% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on View to rear
      • 0.085% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.017% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.61% fail on Spark ignition (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.051% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.034% fail on Undertray
      • 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Galaxy (2006 - 2015)
    Good to drive and comfortable. Versatile with foldaway seats. Generally good quality. Diesel automatic option. Plenty of room in all back seats.

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