2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

3,264 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,264 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.0%
    191 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    169 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    191 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.3%
  2. Suspension32.8%
  3. Brakes21.0%
  4. Tyres10.9%
  5. Body & chassis10.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  8. Steering4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2007 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,264 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).