Ford Galaxy: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.4% of Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,944 | 11.5% |
| 2003 | 8,146 | 13.4% |
| 2004 | 9,285 | 13.7% |
| 2005 | 14,221 | 15.3% |
| 2006 | 15,952 | 11.3% |
| 2007 | 27,143 | 8.6% |
| 2008 | 27,353 | 8.1% |
| 2016 | 28,260 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 30,373 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 20,700 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 12,854 | 2.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.