Ford Galaxie ltd vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Galaxie ltd
86%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Galaxie ltd (86%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Galaxie ltd | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.3 | 2.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 43,146 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Galaxie ltd
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator combined (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp combined with indicator (1.2.1f)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Galaxie ltd (86%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Galaxie ltd report Full Ford Transit report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.