Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2014
64.7% pass rate
from 5,313 tests in 2021
(52% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on All position lamps (22 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.094% fail on Trailer electrical socket (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Horn
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.019% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.019% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Transmission (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.075% fail on Doors
      • 0.056% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.056% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.056% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.019% fail on Bracket
    • 0.038% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.019% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
    • 0.019% fail on Chassis
      • 0.019% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.019% fail on Bumpers
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (52% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (66% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (65% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.88% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.056% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.056% fail on Cable
    • 0.96% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.075% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.056% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.056% fail on Pedal
    • 0.019% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Servos
  • 3.7% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.85% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.075% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Axles
      • 0.056% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.056% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.038% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.038% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (89% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
        • 0.019% fail on Steering component
    • 0.75% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.038% fail on Steering column (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.019% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Transmission oil leaks (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment (98% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.019% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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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