Ford Galaxy: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 15.1% of Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,944 | 19.9% |
| 2003 | 8,146 | 19.8% |
| 2004 | 9,285 | 18.4% |
| 2005 | 14,221 | 16.9% |
| 2006 | 15,952 | 17.4% |
| 2007 | 27,143 | 17.9% |
| 2008 | 27,353 | 17.1% |
| 2016 | 28,260 | 6.4% |
| 2017 | 30,373 | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 20,700 | 7.3% |
| 2019 | 12,854 | 8.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.