Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.6% pass rate
from 3,486 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Suspension arm (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Springs
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.29% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.52% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.086% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.17% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.029% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.086% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.086% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.029% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.029% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% 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)
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.63% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Cable (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
        • 0.029% fail on Linkage
        • 0.029% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.029% fail on Pivot
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.98% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic stability control (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.086% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.029% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Valves
    • 0.086% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Other components
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.029% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.057% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.029% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.80% fail on Doors (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
        • 0.029% fail on Hinge
    • 0.66% fail on Chassis (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Chassis condition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.057% fail on Tank
      • 0.029% fail on System
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.086% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.029% fail on Carrier
    • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.029% fail on Cabs
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Bonnet (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.086% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.057% fail on Sound deadening material (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 5.6% fail on Steering (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
        • 0.029% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.55% fail on Power steering (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.086% fail on Rams (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Condition (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Requirements
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Airbags
      • 0.029% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (98% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.029% fail on Hubs
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belt installation check (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Anchorages (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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