2020 Ford Galaxy · 3,435 MOT tests
2020 Ford Galaxy reliability
2020 Ford Galaxys fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Galaxy years (3,435 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 16.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,202
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,435
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1% of tests fail here (217% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Seat belts and airbags1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.15%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.08%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.73%
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 0.61%
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 (9.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.8%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.37%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.14%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2020 Ford Galaxys fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Galaxy years (3,435 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (2.15% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.69% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Galaxy shows 32,202 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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