Ford Galaxy MOT Results

Registered in 2018

79.5% pass rate

from 4,096 tests in 2021

(72% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Galaxy is unusually good or bad.

6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (18 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.024% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.6% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.49% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.049% fail on All direction indicators (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.098% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.098% fail on Front fog lamps
  - 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.073% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.049% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.024% fail on Switch
- 0.073% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.049% fail on Horn
  - 0.024% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
6.4% fail on Visibility (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.049% fail on Windscreen
- 0.049% fail on View to rear
  - 0.049% fail on Mirrors
3.1% fail on Tyres
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 1.4% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Size/type
1.9% fail on Brakes
- 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads (68% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.024% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.098% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.024% fail on Brake drums
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.073% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.073% fail on Rbt
      - 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.024% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.024% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.024% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.073% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.049% fail on Reservoirs (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.024% fail on Pedal
- 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Seat belts (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.81% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Attachment (65 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.073% fail on Prescribed areas (134 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.71% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.42% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.098% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.098% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (17 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Other leaks
0.44% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Body
  - 0.049% fail on Other body component
  - 0.024% fail on Panel
- 0.049% fail on Seats
  - 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.024% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.024% fail on Towbar
  - 0.024% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.024% fail on Doors
  - 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.024% fail on Door condition
- 0.024% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.024% fail on Other boot lid component
0.29% fail on Suspension
- 0.073% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.073% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.073% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.049% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.024% fail on Axles
  - 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.024% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joints
0.17% fail on Steering
- 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.024% fail on Steering rack
0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.15% fail on Registration plates
0.098% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.098% fail on Attachment

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.