2022 Ford Galaxy Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 760 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Ford Galaxy Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and seat belts & restraints. Its pass rate of 90.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (92.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 62 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.9% | 37 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 13 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 49 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim not tested | 12 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 10 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.1% | 130 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.8% | 44 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.3% | 40 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 11 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 521 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 202 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 659 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Galaxy Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2022 Ford Galaxy Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 8.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (8.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Seat belts & restraints (1.7% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Ford Galaxy Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 760 2022 Ford Galaxy Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Galaxy Hev Cvt?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by tyres (4.9%).
Does the 2022 Galaxy Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 760 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.