2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

1,720 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test144,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,720 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    83 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    90 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension37.4%
  2. Lights & electrics35.3%
  3. Brakes27.5%
  4. Body & chassis15.6%
  5. Tyres10.9%
  6. Steering7.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.9%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2006 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,720 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).