2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

4,401 MOT tests in 2024. 56.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time56.4%
Failed or needed repairs43.6%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,401 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working12.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    266 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    221 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    183 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.6%
  2. Suspension15.1%
  3. Body & chassis11.7%
  4. Tyres11.2%
  5. Brakes10.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%

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 2011 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 56.4% of 2011 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,401 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).