2007 Ford Galaxy · 13,757 MOT tests
2007 Ford Galaxy reliability
2007 Ford Galaxys fail 47.3% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Galaxy years (13,757 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 47.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 142,202
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,757
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.7% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25%
- Suspension21.5%
- Brakes11.6%
- Tyres9.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.08%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm corroded and weakened 5.12%
A corroded suspension arm can fail, causing loss of wheel control, so it needs immediate inspection and repair.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.35%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.71%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (23.06%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.73%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.93%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.33%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2007 Ford Galaxys fail 47.3% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Galaxy years (13,757 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.2% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.08% of tests), suspension arm corroded and weakened (5.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Ford Galaxy shows 142,202 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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