2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

2,681 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,681 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam6.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    75 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    79 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.2%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  9. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.8%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  4. Brakes3.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2019 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2019 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,681 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).