Ford Galaxy
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 27 years from 112,357 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
112,357
Best Year
2022 (97%)
Years Covered
27
How reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Ford Galaxy by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97% | 39 | 33,627 mi |
| 2021 | 84% | 2,862 | 37,362 mi |
| 2020 | 88% | 3,372 | 38,272 mi |
| 2019 | 87% | 4,575 | 59,091 mi |
| 2018 | 87% | 6,260 | 85,958 mi |
| 2017 | 87% | 8,623 | 87,594 mi |
| 2016 | 87% | 7,907 | 101,278 mi |
| 2015 | 78% | 4,825 | 116,199 mi |
| 2014 | 75% | 8,480 | 116,745 mi |
| 2013 | 75% | 7,456 | 123,704 mi |
| 2012 | 74% | 8,679 | 124,488 mi |
| 2011 | 73% | 8,397 | 130,512 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 8,239 | 134,101 mi |
| 2009 | 73% | 7,511 | 139,669 mi |
| 2008 | 71% | 6,940 | 144,781 mi |
| 2007 | 70% | 6,821 | 149,176 mi |
| 2006 | 68% | 3,533 | 147,772 mi |
| 2005 | 65% | 2,979 | 139,801 mi |
| 2004 | 64% | 1,728 | 140,322 mi |
| 2003 | 65% | 1,350 | 141,515 mi |
| 2002 | 69% | 657 | 136,801 mi |
| 2001 | 66% | 424 | 134,965 mi |
| 2000 | 67% | 110 | 147,374 mi |
| 1999 | 64% | 174 | 119,479 mi |
| 1998 | 72% | 201 | 145,838 mi |
| 1997 | 67% | 130 | 135,717 mi |
| 1996 | 68% | 85 | 131,370 mi |
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About the Ford Galaxy
The Ford Galaxy has been tested 112,357 times in 2024 MOT data across 27 model years (1996 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol and LP.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 39 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 33 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD GALAXYs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 13 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 131,370 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 33,627 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Galaxy is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.
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