Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2015
68.1% pass rate
from 3,212 tests in 2021
(60% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (89% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (87% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.031% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.031% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.093% fail on Horn
      • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.031% fail on Switch
    • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.031% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Drive shafts (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Joints (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Flexible couplings (60 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (18 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.031% fail on System
    • 0.093% fail on Body
      • 0.062% fail on Other body component
      • 0.031% fail on Panel
    • 0.062% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting condition (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Seats
      • 0.062% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Chassis
      • 0.031% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.031% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (42% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (69% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.031% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.062% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.031% fail on Cable
        • 0.031% fail on Lever
    • 0.81% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.062% fail on Rbt
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Reservoirs (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.093% fail on Lever
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.093% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.062% fail on Pedal
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.031% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.031% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.031% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.031% fail on Springs
      • 0.031% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.031% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.031% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.062% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.90% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Requirements (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.84% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.40% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
        • 0.031% fail on Steering component
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Steering play (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Galaxy (2015 on)
    As big and as practical as ever, excellent refinement and ride quality, plenty of modern technology, affordable running costs, five star Euro NCAP rating.
  • 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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