Ford C Max vs Ford Galaxy
On MOT-testable defects the Ford C Max comes out ahead: 19.2% of its tests record a failure against 23.3% for the Ford Galaxy, a 4.1-point gap. The biggest single difference is body, structure & corrosion, where the Galaxy records failures noticeably more often.
19.2%
C Max fail rate
23.3%
Galaxy fail rate
4.07pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford C Max | Ford Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 707,969 | 414,302 |
| Pass rate | 80.8% | 76.8% |
| Fail rate | 19.2% | 23.3% |
Where they differ
| Category | C Max | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 15.0% |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Suspension | 6.0% | 8.6% |
| Brakes | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| Tyres | 6.7% | 6.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.