2018 Ford Galaxy · 12,473 MOT tests
2018 Ford Galaxy reliability
2018 Ford Galaxys fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Galaxy years (12,473 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 19.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 61,993
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,473
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.3% of tests fail here (177% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.4%
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Brakes3.2%
- Seat belts and airbags1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.8%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.51%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.32%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.98%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2018 Ford Galaxys fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Galaxy years (12,473 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.91% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.06% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford Galaxy shows 61,993 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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