Ford Galaxy: suspension MOT failures
Of the 414,302 Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset, 8.6% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2003 and 2004 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 409 | 13.0% |
| 1998 | 569 | 18.1% |
| 1999 | 650 | 18.3% |
| 2000 | 792 | 20.1% |
| 2001 | 2,504 | 20.1% |
| 2002 | 3,944 | 20.2% |
| 2003 | 8,146 | 20.8% |
| 2004 | 9,285 | 21.8% |
| 2005 | 14,221 | 20.6% |
| 2006 | 15,952 | 18.8% |
| 2007 | 27,143 | 15.2% |
| 2008 | 27,353 | 13.3% |
| 2009 | 28,965 | 12.8% |
| 2010 | 30,421 | 9.2% |
| 2011 | 31,693 | 8.6% |
| 2012 | 32,315 | 8.3% |
| 2013 | 28,115 | 7.2% |
| 2014 | 30,740 | 5.1% |
| 2015 | 17,489 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 28,263 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 30,374 | 0.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.