Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2017

85.1% pass rate

from 5,550 tests in 2021

(12% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

4.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Flashing type (91% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.34% fail on Side repeaters (88% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Horn
  - 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.090% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.018% fail on Position lamp
3.8% fail on Visibility
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.1% fail on Washers
- 0.072% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.054% fail on Windscreen
- 0.018% fail on View to rear
  - 0.018% fail on Mirrors
2.4% fail on Brakes
- 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Brake pads (34% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.31% fail on Brake discs
- 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.13% fail on Rbt
      - 0.090% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.036% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.018% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.018% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.036% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.018% fail on Other components
1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Attachment
  - 0.018% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Airbags
  - 0.018% fail on Passengers airbag
0.32% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.072% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.018% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.090% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Other leaks
- 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.018% fail on Undertray
0.27% fail on Suspension (69% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.072% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.072% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.054% fail on Wheel bearings
0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.090% fail on Doors
  - 0.054% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.054% fail on Door condition
  - 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.036% fail on Door condition
- 0.054% fail on Bumpers
- 0.036% fail on Transmission
  - 0.036% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.036% fail on Joints
- 0.036% fail on Body
  - 0.036% fail on Other body component
- 0.018% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.018% fail on Seats
  - 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat
0.14% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.018% fail on Condition
0.072% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.072% fail on Registration plates
0.054% fail on Steering
- 0.018% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.018% fail on Steering rack
- 0.018% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.018% fail on Track rod end
- 0.018% fail on Steering coupling
  - 0.018% fail on Universal joint
0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding

Read the Honest John Review

Ford Galaxy (2015 - 2023)
As big and as practical as ever, excellent refinement and ride quality, plenty of modern technology, affordable running costs, five star Euro NCAP rating.