Ford Galaxy
From 104,866 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Galaxys fare better: 2021 models pass at 79.2% vs 65.2% for 2002.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 4,753 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4,753 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,261 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,071 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,475 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,466 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,309 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2,279 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,267 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,134 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,811 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.8% of failures are serious: 38.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.9% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
Ford Galaxy on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 5,701 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 108 newly registered, a net loss of 5,593. At this rate, roughly 11.1 years until none remain. Now at 50.1% of its peak (123,884 in 2010 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 49,929 | 12,119 | +18 | -1,295 | -1,277 |
| 2025 Q2 | 51,325 | 12,000 | +3 | -1,132 | -1,129 |
| 2025 Q1 | 52,494 | 11,960 | +44 | -1,454 | -1,410 |
| 2024 Q4 | 53,872 | 11,992 | +43 | -1,820 | -1,777 |
| 2024 Q3 | 55,569 | 12,072 | +6 | -1,424 | -1,418 |
| 2024 Q2 | 57,024 | 12,035 | +21 | -1,349 | -1,328 |
| 2024 Q1 | 58,331 | 12,056 | +29 | -1,545 | -1,516 |
| 2023 Q4 | 60,010 | 11,893 | +39 | -1,660 | -1,621 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Zetec Tdci Auto | Diesel | 5,869 | 14% |
| Galaxy Titanium X Tdci | Diesel | 4,753 | 11% |
| Galaxy Titanium Tdci | Diesel | 3,610 | 9% |
| Galaxy Titanium X Tdci Auto | Diesel | 3,177 | 8% |
| Galaxy Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 3,165 | 8% |
| Galaxy Titanium Ecoblue Auto | Diesel | 2,679 | 6% |
| Galaxy Zetec Tdci 138 | Diesel | 1,962 | 5% |
| Galaxy Ghia Tdci 143 | Diesel | 1,947 | 5% |
| Galaxy Ghia Tdci 6G | Diesel | 1,884 | 5% |
| Galaxy Titanium Ecoblue | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,490 | 4% |
| Galaxy Titanium Tdci 138 | Diesel | 1,474 | 4% |
| Galaxy Titanium Hev Cvt | Petrol | 1,465 | 4% |
| Galaxy Titanium Tdci Auto | Diesel | 1,380 | 3% |
| Galaxy Titanium Tdci138 A | Diesel | 1,373 | 3% |
| Galaxy Zetec Tdci 6G | Diesel | 1,135 | 3% |
| Galaxy Titanium X Tdci A | Diesel | 1,016 | 2% |
| Galaxy Ghia Tdci 140 Auto | Diesel | 815 | 2% |
| Galaxy Titanium Tdci161 A | Diesel | 781 | 2% |
| Galaxy Ghia Tddi | Diesel | 751 | 2% |
| Galaxy Titanium X Tdci 138 | Diesel | 633 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2020 | 85.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2019 | 81.3% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 82.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
20 earlier years
| 2017 | 83.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 83.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 71.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2014 | 69.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2013 | 68.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 68.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 67.7% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 67.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 66.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 65.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 64.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 2006 | 62.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2005 | 61.3% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2004 | 60.5% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2003 | 61.6% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2002 | 65.2% | 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2001 | 61.8% | 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 1999 | 62.3% | 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 |
| 1998 | 69.2% | 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 |
| 1997 | 66.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Galaxys tested had between 46,010 and 152,440 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 113,846 median miles, the Galaxy has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate?
The Ford Galaxy has a 71.6% MOT pass rate based on 104,866 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Galaxy?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Galaxy is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 4,753 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Ford Galaxys are on UK roads?
There are 49,929 Ford Galaxys currently licensed on UK roads, with 12,119 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Galaxy at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Galaxy is 113,846 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 46,010 and 152,440 miles.
Buying a used Galaxy?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £86 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.