2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

1,392 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,392 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam7.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    97 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    77 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested2.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  7. Side repeaters: not working1.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Tyres7.5%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  5. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible3.2%

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 2021 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2021 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,392 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Galaxy?

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

Is the 2021 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).