2010 Ford Galaxy · 15,649 MOT tests
2010 Ford Galaxy reliability
2010 Ford Galaxys fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Galaxy years (15,649 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 42.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 122,759
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,649
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.8% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.5%
- Suspension11.9%
- Tyres9.5%
- Brakes8.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 9.65%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.49%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.58%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.02%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.92%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.46%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.19%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.68%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2010 Ford Galaxys fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Galaxy years (15,649 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (9.65% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.49% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Ford Galaxy shows 122,759 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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