2008 Ford Galaxy · 13,793 MOT tests
2008 Ford Galaxy reliability
2008 Ford Galaxys fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Galaxy years (13,793 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 45.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 136,898
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,793
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.2% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.4%
- Suspension18.3%
- Brakes11.1%
- Tyres10.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.72%
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 5.55%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.24%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.48%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.58%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.17%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.54%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2008 Ford Galaxys fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Galaxy years (13,793 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.72% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.55% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Ford Galaxy shows 136,898 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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