What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Ford Galaxy?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Ford Galaxy are: Lamps & Electrics (9.0% risk), Tyres (4.3% risk), Body & Chassis (3.0% risk).

Ford Galaxy MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Ford Galaxy reliable?

Based on 98,315 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Ford Galaxy has a 32.3% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

32.3%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Ford Galaxy vehicles

Based on 98,315 MOT tests

4.3pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 32.3% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Ford Galaxy are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 9.0%

Tyres 4.3%

Body & Chassis 3.0%

Brakes 2.9%

Suspension 2.8%

Visibility 1.8%

Steering 1.1%

How Does This Compare?

Ford Galaxy MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	20.0%	8,414	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	17.8%	46,601	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	32.3%	98,315	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	43.2%	95,852	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	50.7%	40,766	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Ford Galaxy reliable?

6-10-year-old Ford Galaxy vehicles have a 32.3% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Ford Galaxy?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 9.0% failure risk
Tyres — 4.3% failure risk
Body & Chassis — 3.0% failure risk

How can I prepare my Ford Galaxy for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Ford Galaxy, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Ford Galaxy Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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