2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

4,404 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,404 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working13.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.5%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    207 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    230 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    181 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.8%
  2. Body & chassis11.4%
  3. Tyres11.1%
  4. Brakes9.8%
  5. Suspension9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Steering3.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

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 2014 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2014 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,404 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).