Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2013

62.4% pass rate

from 5,021 tests in 2021

(38% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.74% fail on Side repeaters (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.100% fail on All direction indicators
  - 0.020% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.020% fail on Arm
- 2.5% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.20% fail on Horn
  - 0.040% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.020% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.060% fail on Position lamp
- 0.020% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.020% fail on Switch
- 0.020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.020% fail on Main beam tell-tale
7.8% fail on Tyres (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (72% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Size/type
7.6% fail on Suspension
- 5.1% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.52% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Suspension arm
- 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.100% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.040% fail on Linkage
  - 0.040% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.38% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.38% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Other suspension component (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.020% fail on Ball joint
- 0.30% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 5.8% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 5.7% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
    - 0.020% fail on Flexible couplings
    - 0.020% fail on Bearing housing
  - 0.24% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Doors
  - 0.080% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.080% fail on Door condition
  - 0.040% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.020% fail on Door condition
    - 0.020% fail on Catch
- 0.100% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.100% fail on Engine mounting condition (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.020% fail on Hose
  - 0.020% fail on Pipe
  - 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.040% fail on Bumpers
- 0.040% fail on Body
  - 0.040% fail on Other body component
- 0.040% fail on Seats
  - 0.040% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.020% fail on Chassis
  - 0.020% fail on Chassis condition
6.3% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on Brake pads (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.020% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.1% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.080% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.080% fail on Cable
- 1.6% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.74% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.100% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.70% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.32% fail on Rbt
      - 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.100% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.24% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.100% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.020% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.100% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.060% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.040% fail on Electronic parking brake
  - 0.020% fail on Lever
- 0.040% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2013 cars)
3.9% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.020% fail on Drag link end
- 0.78% fail on Steering gear (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.76% fail on Steering rack (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Operation
- 0.080% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Power steering
  - 0.040% fail on Operation
- 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
3.4% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2013 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 1.4% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.100% fail on Windscreen
- 0.100% fail on View to rear
  - 0.100% fail on Mirrors
- 0.020% fail on Bonnet
2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.88% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.100% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.100% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.060% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.020% fail on Particulate filter
    - 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  - 0.48% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.040% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.060% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.040% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.040% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.020% fail on Sound deadening material
  - 0.020% fail on Undertray
1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Attachment
  - 0.020% fail on Requirements
- 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.46% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment (78% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Condition
0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.28% fail on Registration plates
0.020% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.020% fail on Speedometer
0.020% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.020% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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.