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MOT performance

2017 Ford Galaxy: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 10,714 MOT tests on 2017-registered Ford Galaxys in 2023–2024 (on average 5.9 years old at test, median 68,641 miles), 80.1% passed first time, 16.9 points higher than the Ford Galaxy overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2017 Ford Galaxys failed 10% less often than comparable cars.

10,714 MOT tests on 4,871 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2017 Ford Galaxy MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate80.1%±0.8 pts (95%), n = 10,714
All Ford Galaxys63.2%n = 125,639
Failures vs similar cars0.90×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect8.0%n = 10,714
Average age at test5.9 yearsn = 10,714

Where 2017 Ford Galaxys fail

2017 Ford Galaxy MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Lights, reflectors and electrical7.6%+7%
Tyres6.9%+10%
Brakes4.9%+5%
Driver's view of the road3.5%+1%
Seat belts and airbags1.1%+94%
Suspension0.9%-81%
Noise, emissions and leaks0.6%-74%
Body, chassis and structure0.4%-76%
Road wheels0.4%-3%
Steering0.2%-76%
Registration plates and VIN0.1%-53%

Most common failure items

Most common 2017 Ford Galaxy MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes3.56%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres3.02%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectivelyDriver's view of the road2.71%
Position lamp: not workingLights, reflectors and electrical1.69%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres1.65%

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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.