Ford Galaxy MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Galaxy. Check any Galaxy by registration number below.

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74.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.8%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Ford Galaxy — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Galaxy has an average MOT pass rate of 74.3%, which is 10.8 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Galaxy on the road.

The most common reasons a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Galaxy for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Galaxy is around 45,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Galaxy, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Ford Galaxy, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Galaxy performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 44 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 52 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

2.6%

2021

Based on 2,536 vehicles

81.5%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

17.6%

Mileage at 3yr

56k mi

2020

Based on 4,577 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2019

Based on 6,657 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

15.1%

Mileage at 3yr

109k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2018

Based on 9,056 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

2017

Based on 12,921 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

2016

Based on 11,879 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

14.4%

2015

Based on 6,616 vehicles

74.3%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

27.1%

Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

2014

Based on 11,293 vehicles

68.2%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

31.3%

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

2013

Based on 9,998 vehicles

68.4%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

31.8%

Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

2012

Based on 11,323 vehicles

65.8%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

33.9%

Mileage at 10yr

196k mi

2011

Based on 11,128 vehicles

65.3%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

32.7%

2010

Based on 10,854 vehicles

65.2%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

33.6%

2009

Based on 10,061 vehicles

64.9%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

33.2%

2008

Based on 9,328 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

9.8%

Retest Rate

33.9%

2007

Based on 9,115 vehicles

60.8%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

34.0%

2006

Based on 4,955 vehicles

58.3%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

32.3%

2005

Based on 4,167 vehicles

55.0%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

33.1%

2004

Based on 2,530 vehicles

53.9%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

33.1%

2003

Based on 2,109 vehicles

56.0%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

29.2%

2002

Based on 9,821 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

31.7%

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

2001

Based on 9,720 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

27.7%

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

2000–2023

Based on 28,000 vehicles

0.7%Poor

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.2%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

1999

Based on 7,210 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

35.9%

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

1998

Based on 6,785 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

28.0%

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

1997

Based on 4,568 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

38.3%

1996

Based on 4,265 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

37.1%

1995

Based on 530 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

1994

Based on 50 vehicles

76.0%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

0

Based on 83,567 vehicles

76.2%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Galaxy

The most common reasons a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.0%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.6%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.5%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.5%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

4.3%

Ford Galaxy Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

2.3%

Typical Mileage — Ford Galaxy

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2000–2023 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Galaxy.

At 3 Years

26,000

miles

At 5 Years

45,000

miles

At 10 Years

88,000

miles

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89.9% pass rate

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93.1% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Galaxy

Ford Galaxy — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Galaxy MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Galaxy?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Galaxy is 74.3% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Galaxy?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Galaxy are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.0%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.6%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Galaxy reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 74.3%, the Ford Galaxy is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Galaxy?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Galaxy?

Typical mileage for the Ford Galaxy: 56,376 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Galaxy to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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