In 2025, 54,153 Ford Galaxy cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 64% passed first time, compared with 69% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Galaxy worse than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 185 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 81% of Galaxys passed first time (all cars that age: 88%). By 20 years, that figure is 52% (all cars: 58%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 11 years (11 points behind).
Ford Galaxy All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Galaxy passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 625 | 81% | 88% | 27,148 |
| 4 years | 1,348 | 76% | 87% | 52,789 |
| 5 years | 1,588 | 82% | 86% | 49,404 |
| 6 years | 2,563 | 78% | 84% | 72,602 |
| 7 years | 3,486 | 80% | 81% | 99,502 |
| 8 years | 5,181 | 79% | 78% | 97,332 |
| 9 years | 4,669 | 77% | 75% | 107,433 |
| 10 years | 2,401 | 63% | 72% | 119,421 |
| 11 years | 4,120 | 57% | 69% | 117,869 |
| 12 years | 3,693 | 58% | 66% | 125,888 |
| 13 years | 4,166 | 58% | 63% | 129,286 |
| 14 years | 4,031 | 55% | 61% | 131,745 |
| 15 years | 3,778 | 56% | 59% | 135,831 |
| 16 years | 3,315 | 55% | 58% | 141,966 |
| 17 years | 2,803 | 54% | 57% | 145,727 |
| 18 years | 2,554 | 54% | 57% | 150,330 |
| 19 years | 1,240 | 51% | 57% | 147,792 |
| 20 years | 968 | 52% | 58% | 140,702 |
What fails most on a Ford Galaxy
The area that lets the Galaxy down most, relative to other cars, is body and structure: 8.0% of tests failed on it, 1.9 times the rate for the average car.
Share of Galaxy tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 9.2% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 6.0% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 4.5% |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 4.5% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 4.4% |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Suspension | 4.0% |
What to check when buying a used Galaxy
Based on where the Galaxy fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Body and structure: Get underneath with a torch: sills, jacking points, subframe mounts and floor pans. Structural rust is the failure that can make a car uneconomic to fix. Repair guide
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Galaxy
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a GalaxyFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Galaxy?
In 2025, 64% of Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 54,153 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 69%.
What do Ford Galaxy cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (9.2% of tests); a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (6.0% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (4.5% of tests).
Other Ford models
Ford Fiesta (65%), Ford Focus (67%), Ford Kuga (78%), Ford Transit (62%), Ford Mondeo (67%), Ford Ka (66%). All Ford models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.