2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

3,910 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,910 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    275 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    211 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    169 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Suspension12.5%
  3. Tyres10.9%
  4. Brakes9.8%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Steering5.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.3%

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 2013 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2013 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,910 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).