FORD GALAXY MOT pass rate
71.3% of 88,506 FORD GALAXY MOT tests pass.
The GALAXY passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD GALAXY passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD GALAXY tested at 0–3 years pass 81.2% of the time, compared with just 59.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 81.2% | 1,841 | 33,582 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.1% | 10,837 | 55,759 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.4% | 24,430 | 101,521 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.6% | 30,299 | 128,146 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.6% | 21,099 | 144,387 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD GALAXY
The most common reason the FORD GALAXY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 39.8% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 29.2% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 26.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 9.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | Fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD GALAXY?
- 71.3% of FORD GALAXY MOT tests pass, based on 88,506 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD GALAXY?
- The most common reason the FORD GALAXY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD GALAXY's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.