2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

4,822 MOT tests in 2024. 79.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.4%
Failed or needed repairs20.6%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,822 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    210 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    204 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    88 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.9%
  2. Tyres8.8%
  3. Brakes6.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Suspension1.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 79.4% of 2016 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,822 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).