2007 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · WA07 AJU

The 2025-09-17 MOT at 135,271 miles passed with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy and that the maintenance trend has stabilised after a series of earlier corrective actions. Previous tests from 2020 to 2023 recorded recurring advisories concerning rear sub‑frame and suspension arm corrosion, anti‑roll bar wear and steering rack inner joint play, but each issue was addressed before the subsequent test, resulting in a clean outcome. The recorded mileage averages about 7,100 miles per year, consistent with the 19‑year age of the 2007 Galaxy. Mileage increments show a notable rise between 2021 (103,929 miles) and 2022 (115,007 miles), an increase of 11,078 miles in one year, and another jump of 5,133 miles from 2022 to the 2023 retest at 120,140 miles, indicating periods of intensified use. The 2020‑09‑21 failed test and the following 2020‑09‑22 passed test share the same odometer reading, reflecting a repair‑and‑re‑test cycle rather than mileage accumulation. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear suspension arms, sub‑frame and anti‑roll bar for continued corrosion or cracked mounting points, verify that the rear anti‑roll bar bushings and suspension arm bushes show no excessive play, and check the steering rack inner joint for looseness. The history of thin brake pads and worn discs, together with tyre wear close to the legal limit, warrants a close examination of brake friction material thickness, disc surface condition and tyre tread depth. Finally, the major exhaust leak noted in the 2023 failed test should be confirmed as repaired, and the structural integrity of the chassis should be assessed for any hidden rust that could compromise safety.