Ford Galaxy: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 15.0% of Ford Galaxy MOT tests — 62,270 tests out of 414,302. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 409 | 14.4% |
| 1998 | 569 | 15.1% |
| 1999 | 650 | 15.7% |
| 2000 | 792 | 16.5% |
| 2001 | 2,504 | 18.5% |
| 2002 | 3,944 | 19.9% |
| 2003 | 8,146 | 19.8% |
| 2004 | 9,285 | 18.4% |
| 2005 | 14,221 | 16.9% |
| 2006 | 15,952 | 17.4% |
| 2007 | 27,143 | 17.9% |
| 2008 | 27,353 | 17.1% |
| 2009 | 28,965 | 16.5% |
| 2010 | 30,421 | 18.1% |
| 2011 | 31,693 | 18.1% |
| 2012 | 32,315 | 17.8% |
| 2013 | 28,115 | 17.5% |
| 2014 | 30,740 | 18.7% |
| 2015 | 17,489 | 17.3% |
| 2016 | 28,263 | 6.4% |
| 2017 | 30,374 | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 20,703 | 7.3% |
| 2019 | 12,974 | 8.4% |
| 2020 | 5,772 | 6.6% |
| 2021 | 3,437 | 10.4% |
| 2022 | 1,525 | 7.9% |
| 2023 | 328 | 7.0% |
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.