2022 Ford Galaxy — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,525 MOT tests, the 2022 Ford Galaxy recorded an 88.5% pass rate. Against MPVs of a similar age (10.4% fail rate), the 2022 Galaxy comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 7.9% of all tests — 3.1 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, tread depth and headlamp aim — headlamp alone was recorded 82 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.1% in the 0-30k band and 20.3% in the 60-90k band, a 11.2-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.3pp more often than hybrid ones (13.1% vs 9.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 12.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 121 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.8% | 73 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.1% | 32 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 22 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 82 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 27 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 19 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 6 | Wipers | 17 |
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 | 21.2% | 323 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 142 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 102 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 65 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 25 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 16 |
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 | 1,000 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 444 | 15.5% |
| 60-90k | 64 | 20.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 763 | 13.1% |
| Hybrid | 762 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 96 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 1,380 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Galaxy
On a 2022 Galaxy, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.8% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (2.1% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 2022 Ford Galaxys pass their MOT?
88.5% of the 1,525 2022 Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Galaxy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.8%).
Does the 2022 Galaxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 0-30k band to 20.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,525 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.