Diesel Ford Galaxy: MOT pass rate

70.4% of diesel Ford Galaxies pass the MOT first time, measured across 55,757 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 117,085.

Diesel against the other Ford Galaxy versions

Why the fuel type changes the number

Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.

On the Ford Galaxy specifically, diesel is the strongest at 70.4%, and this diesel version sits 0.2 points above the 70.2% model average.

What it means if you are buying one

There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Buying a damaged one? run it through the analyzer, check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.

Mileage is part of the answer

The average diesel Ford Galaxy had covered 117,085 miles at test, against 100,269 for the petrol. That is high mileage, so timing belts, clutches, suspension bushes and corrosion are the items worth budgeting for rather than the MOT itself.

Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Ford Galaxy page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.

Most common MOT failures on a diesel Ford Galaxy

1. A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 7.4% of tests (3.33x the national rate for this defect)
2. Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 1.8% of tests (2.48x the national rate for this defect)
3. A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 3.7% of tests (2.41x the national rate for this defect)
4. Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 3.3% of tests (2.4x the national rate for this defect)
5. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 2.3% of tests (2.25x the national rate for this defect)
6. A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, 1.9% of tests (2.12x the national rate for this defect)
7. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 3.5% of tests (2.1x the national rate for this defect)
8. A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 3.5% of tests (1.89x the national rate for this defect)
9. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 3.9% of tests (1.83x the national rate for this defect)
10. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 4.8% of tests (1.49x the national rate for this defect)

From 56,147 DVSA-tracked diesel Ford Galaxy tests, 2024, split out from the Ford Galaxy's other fuel types. DVSA testers marked 5.45% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally. See which fuel type fails on the most dangerous defects nationally for how that compares across the whole fleet.

Most common MOT advisories on a diesel Ford Galaxy

Flagged but doesn't fail the car, a different list from the failures above.

1. A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, 13.7% of tests (2.65x the national rate for this defect)
2. Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, 3.3% of tests (2.4x the national rate for this defect)
3. A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, 9.8% of tests (2.07x the national rate for this defect)
4. Number plate inscription missing or illegible, 5.1% of tests (1.92x the national rate for this defect)
5. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 2.8% of tests (1.85x the national rate for this defect)
6. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 15.6% of tests (1.67x the national rate for this defect), also fails
7. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 9.1% of tests (1.64x the national rate for this defect)
8. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 4.6% of tests (1.61x the national rate for this defect), also fails
9. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 41.1% of tests (1.54x the national rate for this defect), also fails
10. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 20.2% of tests (1.51x the national rate for this defect)

From 56,147 DVSA-tracked diesel Ford Galaxy tests, 2024.

Other Ford Galaxy fuel types

• Petrol Ford Galaxy - 67.6%

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