2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Ford Galaxy MOT pass rate and common faults

3,409 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,409 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    187 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    190 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    197 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.5%
  2. Suspension27.3%
  3. Brakes17.7%
  4. Tyres11.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.1%

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 2008 Ford Galaxy?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2008 Ford Galaxy cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,409 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ford Galaxy?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Ford Galaxy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).