2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

4,432 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,432 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working12.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    263 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    220 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    257 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.0%
  2. Suspension14.2%
  3. Tyres12.5%
  4. Brakes11.1%
  5. Body & chassis10.6%
  6. Steering5.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.3%

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 2012 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2012 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,432 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).