2016 Ford Galaxy — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 28,260 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Ford Galaxy, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.2% was above the average for MPVs of a similar age (85.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 1,816 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 1,806 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.0% | 1,134 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 845 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 329 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 240 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 1,046 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 952 |
| 3 | Wipers | 719 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 600 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 526 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 465 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.8% | 6,995 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.0% | 5,373 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.8% | 2,498 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 1,920 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 1,576 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.0% | 1,405 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,812 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 7,685 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 7,707 | 13.9% |
| 90-120k | 4,765 | 14.8% |
| 120-150k | 2,732 | 14.0% |
| 150k+ | 3,553 | 12.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 27,617 | 12.8% |
| Petrol | 643 | 10.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,746 | 11.2% |
| 2022 | 5,755 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 5,715 | 13.1% |
| 2024 | 5,612 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 5,432 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Galaxy
Before buying a 2016 Ford Galaxy, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (6.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2016 Ford Galaxys pass their MOT?
87.2% of the 28,260 2016 Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Ford Galaxy?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.4%).
Does the 2016 Galaxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 28,260 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.