Ford Galaxy

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 27 model years from 112,357 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

112,357

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Galaxy

The Ford Galaxy was MOT tested 112,357 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 27 model years (1996 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 3,372 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 24 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Ford Galaxys pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1995cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-10% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread24 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Ford Galaxy by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Ford Galaxy

Is the Ford Galaxy reliable?

Across its 27 model years in our data (1996 to 2022), the Ford Galaxy averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 112,357 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Ford Galaxy has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Ford Galaxy has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 64%, a 24 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.