2019 Ford Galaxy · 7,565 MOT tests
2019 Ford Galaxy reliability
2019 Ford Galaxys fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Galaxy years (7,565 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 20.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 45,932
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,565
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.3% of tests fail here (514% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Tyres5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Brakes2.6%
- Seat belts and airbags2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.63%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.86%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.23%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.87%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.82%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2019 Ford Galaxys fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Galaxy years (7,565 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (4.63% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford Galaxy shows 45,932 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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