Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2010
58.6% pass rate
from 5,332 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.019% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Horn (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.038% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.019% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.019% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10.0% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.47% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.056% fail on Sub-frames (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.056% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts (82% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.094% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Hose
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Doors
      • 0.075% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
      • 0.038% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
    • 0.038% fail on Undertray
    • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.019% fail on Towbar
      • 0.019% fail on Safety device
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Cable (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Lever
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.094% fail on Pedal
      • 0.075% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.075% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.54% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.90% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.6% fail on Steering (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end (34% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.96% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
      • 0.038% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.075% fail on Steering play
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.81% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Condition
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.056% fail on Seat belt installation check (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Anchorages (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.019% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.019% fail on Speedometer
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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