Ford Galaxy MOT Results
Registered in 201160.8% pass rate
from 5,647 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(57% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Direction indicators
(130% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Flashing type
(130% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.18% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Flashing type
(130% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
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0.37% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.23% fail on Horn
- 0.089% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.21% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(53% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(53% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(53% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.035% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.035% fail on Position lamp
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9.2% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(200% worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Transmission
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.23% fail on
Prop shafts
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Body
(140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Other body component
- 0.053% fail on Panel
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0.14% fail on
Seats
- 0.089% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
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0.11% fail on
Doors
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0.053% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.053% fail on Door condition
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0.035% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.035% fail on Door condition
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0.018% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.018% fail on Door condition
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0.053% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.071% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.035% fail on Pipe
- 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.018% fail on System
- 0.053% fail on Bumpers
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0.035% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.035% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.018% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.018% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.018% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.018% fail on Undertray
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6.7% fail on
Transmission
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Suspension
(20% better than other 2011 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(48% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Ball joint (48% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.035% fail on Suspension arm
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2.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.071% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.071% fail on Linkage
- 0.053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.58% fail on
Springs
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Coil springs
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Mounting
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0.58% fail on
Coil springs
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.32% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint
- 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
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0.19% fail on
Axles
- 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.089% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.053% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.035% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.035% fail on Macpherson strut
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(48% worse than other 2011 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Tyres
(36% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
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6.2% fail on
Brakes
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4.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(42% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(57% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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0.12% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.11% fail on Cable
- 0.035% fail on Lever
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(57% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Brake performance
(47% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(37% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(61% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(61% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Parking brake performance
(70% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Rbt
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.18% fail on
Rbt
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(37% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.39% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.18% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.16% fail on Pedal
- 0.018% fail on Hand lever
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0.18% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.18% fail on Lever
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0.12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.071% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.053% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.089% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.071% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.018% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.018% fail on Other components
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4.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(42% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Visibility
(19% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 1.6% fail on Wipers (34% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Bonnet
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0.16% fail on
View to rear
- 0.14% fail on Mirrors
- 0.018% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.11% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.11% fail on Windscreen
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3.1% fail on
Steering
(67% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
(38% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Track rod end (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint
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0.94% fail on
Steering gear
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Steering box
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0.089% fail on
Power steering
- 0.053% fail on Operation
- 0.018% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.018% fail on Other components
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0.071% fail on
Steering play
- 0.071% fail on Steering rack
- 0.018% fail on Steering column
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0.018% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.018% fail on Flexible coupling
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2.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
(38% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(24% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
(160% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.76% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.018% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.69% fail on
Spark ignition
(55% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.053% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
(160% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.071% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Other leaks
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0.053% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.035% fail on Undertray
- 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(170% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Airbags
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Passengers airbag
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1.4% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.48% fail on Attachment
- 0.053% fail on Condition
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0.50% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.50% fail on Registration plates
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0.035% fail on
Seat belt installation check
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Anchorages (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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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.