2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

3,558 MOT tests in 2024. 78.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.7%
Failed or needed repairs21.3%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,558 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    117 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    124 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    76 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.5%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.4%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%

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: 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 2018 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 78.7% of 2018 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,558 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).