2000 Ford Galaxy — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Ford Galaxy passed 67.2% of its 792 recorded MOT tests. MPVs of a similar age fail 29.5% of the time, so this is 3.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 20.1% of all tests — 3.5 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, chassis condition and rigid brake pipes — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 103 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Galaxy fails 28.9% of the time in the 30-60k band and 32.0% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 48.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 34.4% in 2021 to 31.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 20.1% | 159 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 131 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.6% | 100 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.6% | 92 |
| 5 | Steering | 7.6% | 60 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.6% | 52 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 103 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 55 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 49 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 45 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 44 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 40 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 48.6% | 385 |
| 2 | Suspension | 45.1% | 357 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.0% | 230 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 24.4% | 193 |
| 5 | Other defects | 23.9% | 189 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 17.3% | 137 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 38 | 28.9% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 29.9% |
| 90-120k | 145 | 35.9% |
| 120-150k | 173 | 34.7% |
| 150k+ | 322 | 32.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 456 | 33.6% |
| Petrol | 336 | 31.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 302 | 34.4% |
| 2022 | 197 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | 146 | 30.8% |
| 2024 | 81 | 30.9% |
| 2025 | 66 | 31.8% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Galaxy
On a 2000 Galaxy, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (20.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (16.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Ford Galaxys pass their MOT?
67.2% of the 792 2000 Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Ford Galaxy?
Suspension, recorded in 20.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.5%).
Does the 2000 Galaxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.9% in the 30-60k band to 32.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 792 MOT tests. 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.