Ford Galaxy: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 6.7% of Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,944 | 6.2% |
| 2003 | 8,146 | 6.7% |
| 2004 | 9,285 | 6.3% |
| 2005 | 14,221 | 6.7% |
| 2006 | 15,952 | 7.1% |
| 2007 | 27,143 | 7.2% |
| 2008 | 27,353 | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 28,260 | 6.4% |
| 2017 | 30,373 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 20,700 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 12,854 | 4.5% |
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.