2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

2,574 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,574 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    159 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    91 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    80 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.3%
  2. Tyres12.5%
  3. Body & chassis8.9%
  4. Brakes6.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  7. Suspension3.8%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%

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 2015 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 62.4% of 2015 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,574 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).