2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

4,176 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,176 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    256 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    216 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    178 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Suspension17.1%
  3. Brakes12.3%
  4. Tyres10.7%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  7. Steering5.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2010 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,176 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).