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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72.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.1%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Ford Galaxy — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Galaxy has an average MOT pass rate of 72.8%, which is 11.1 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 83.9%. 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 suspension, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, brakes. 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: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 52 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

Based on 9,056 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

2017

Based on 12,921 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 5yr

Based on 11,128 vehicles

65.3%Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

32.7%

2010

Based on 10,854 vehicles

65.2%Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

33.6%

2009

Based on 10,061 vehicles

64.9%Below Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

33.2%

2008

Based on 9,328 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.8%

Retest Rate

33.9%

2007

Based on 9,115 vehicles

60.8%Below Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

34.0%

2006

Based on 4,955 vehicles

58.3%Below Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

32.3%

2005

Based on 4,167 vehicles

55.0%Below Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

33.1%

2004

Based on 2,530 vehicles

53.9%Below Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

33.1%

2003

Based on 2,109 vehicles

56.0%Below Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

29.2%

2000–2023

Based on 28,000 vehicles

72.8%Average

Ford average: 83.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

17.2%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Galaxy

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

Suspension

18.5%

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

15.8%

Brakes

14.8%

Tyres

11.2%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

9.8%

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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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 72.8% compared to the Ford average of 83.9%. 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: Suspension (18.5%), Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15.8%), Brakes (14.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Galaxy reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 72.8%, 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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