Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 1998

38.1% pass rate

from 139 tests in 2021

(61% worse than other 1998 cars)

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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

25% fail on Suspension (91% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.72% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 7.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 3.6% fail on Wheel bearings
- 3.6% fail on Macpherson strut (22 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes (32 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (33 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.72% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
- 2.2% fail on Sub-frames
  - 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.72% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.72% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.72% fail on Springs
  - 0.72% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Stop lamp
- 7.2% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 7.2% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.72% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
- 6.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.72% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.72% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.72% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.72% fail on Position lamp
19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 7.9% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 7.9% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 2.2% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.72% fail on Pipe
  - 0.72% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.72% fail on System
- 0.72% fail on Chassis
  - 0.72% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.72% fail on Doors
  - 0.72% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.72% fail on Door condition
- 0.72% fail on Seats
  - 0.72% fail on Driver's seat
17% fail on Brakes
- 7.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 3.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.72% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.72% fail on Cable
- 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.72% fail on Pedal
- 0.72% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.72% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
15% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 8.6% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 8.6% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 5.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.72% fail on Ball joint
- 0.72% fail on Power steering
  - 0.72% fail on Rams
14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 12% fail on Spark ignition
    - 11% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.72% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.72% fail on Engine oil leaks
12% fail on Visibility
- 6.5% fail on Wipers
- 4.3% fail on Washers
- 0.72% fail on View to rear
  - 0.72% fail on Mirrors
5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 4.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.72% fail on Condition
- 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
4.3% fail on Tyres
- 1.4% fail on Size/type (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.4% fail on Registration plates