2014 Ford Galaxy · 16,107 MOT tests
2014 Ford Galaxy reliability
2014 Ford Galaxys fail 40.2% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Galaxy years (16,107 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 40.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 97,051
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,107
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.5% of tests fail here (223% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.3%
- Body, chassis and structure9.5%
- Tyres9.4%
- Suspension6.6%
- Brakes6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Steering3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 10.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.25%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.52%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.4%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
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 (21.47%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.06%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.75%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2014 Ford Galaxys fail 40.2% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Galaxy years (16,107 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (10.99% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.25% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Ford Galaxy shows 97,051 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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