2019 Ford Galaxy — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 12,854 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Ford Galaxy, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 86.8% was below the average for MPVs of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 1,086 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.5% | 585 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 435 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 336 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 261 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.9% | 239 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 728 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 408 |
| 3 | Wipers | 394 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 354 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 222 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 221 |
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 | 21.4% | 2,753 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.6% | 2,132 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.2% | 1,059 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 396 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 392 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 314 |
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 | 3,524 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 5,214 | 15.2% |
| 60-90k | 2,468 | 14.7% |
| 90-120k | 878 | 13.0% |
| 120-150k | 415 | 10.8% |
| 150k+ | 354 | 9.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12,162 | 13.2% |
| Petrol | 692 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 686 | 9.2% |
| 2022 | 3,178 | 13.3% |
| 2023 | 3,044 | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 3,019 | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 2,927 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Galaxy
Before buying a 2019 Ford Galaxy, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 8.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (8.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.5% 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.
- Visibility (3.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Ford Galaxys pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 12,854 2019 Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Galaxy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.5% of tests, followed by tyres (4.5%).
Does the 2019 Galaxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 9.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,854 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.