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Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2003
46.4% pass rate
from 2,278 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 8.6% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.088% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Mounting
      • 0.31% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.3% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on Hose
    • 0.40% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
    • 0.31% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.088% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.088% fail on Carrier (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Towbar
      • 0.088% fail on Other towbar components (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.044% fail on Bracket
    • 0.044% fail on Load security
      • 0.044% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.044% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.044% fail on Floor
    • 0.044% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.044% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Brake performance (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.088% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.48% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
        • 0.044% fail on Pivot
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.79% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.66% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.088% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Servos
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
    • 0.044% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.044% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 10% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Steering gear (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.088% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
      • 0.18% fail on Rams (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.044% fail on Pump
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Steering column
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (35% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.48% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on View to rear (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.088% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.088% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.044% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belt installation check (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Anchorages (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Belt(s)/padding (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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