2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

5,229 MOT tests in 2024. 79.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time79.4%
Failed or needed repairs20.6%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,229 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    250 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    202 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    101 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.8%
  2. Tyres8.3%
  3. Brakes6.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 79.4% of 2017 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,229 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).