Ford Galaxy: tyres MOT failures
Of the 414,302 Ford Galaxy MOT tests in this dataset, 6.7% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2008 and 2015 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% |
| 2009 | 28,965 | 7.1% |
| 2010 | 30,421 | 7.2% |
| 2011 | 31,693 | 7.2% |
| 2012 | 32,315 | 7.2% |
| 2013 | 28,115 | 6.9% |
| 2014 | 30,740 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 17,489 | 8.0% |
| 2016 | 28,263 | 6.4% |
| 2017 | 30,374 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 20,703 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 12,974 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 5,772 | 4.6% |
| 2021 | 3,437 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 1,525 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 328 | 2.1% |
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.