2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

217 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 217 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.8%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.6%
  6. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.6%
  2. Suspension32.3%
  3. Brakes23.0%
  4. Body & chassis18.4%
  5. Steering15.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  7. Tyres10.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded34.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2001 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2001 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 217 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).