Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI car check
Is the Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI reliable? We analysed 548 real MOT tests across 320 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI.
Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1896cc
- Power
- 115 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.7 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 43.5 mpg
- Urban
- 33.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 53.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2167
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 173 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £235
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £129.25
Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI THIS CAR | 67.9% | 548 | 151,186 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 | 75% | 549 | 127,788 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Galaxy Zetec TDIShould you buy a used Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI?
The Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.9% across 548 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Ford Galaxy Zetec TDI owner drives around 7,092 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.