2018 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · AE68 KCX

The 2018 Ford Galaxy presents a mixed mechanical picture at 229,443 miles, with a maintenance trend that has shifted from a clean record toward emerging wear in its most recent test. The November 2025 MOT at 229,443 miles passed, but the tester flagged multiple items requiring attention. Both rear brake discs were worn, though not excessively, and both rear wheel bearings displayed slight play. The nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush was worn without yet causing excessive movement. Both rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, suggesting alignment or suspension geometry issues. A windscreen defect was noted as not affecting the driver’s view. Compared with the clean pass in November 2024 at 196,384 miles, the latest test indicates a noticeable increase in flagged wear items, pointing to a worsening trend rather than a stable or improving one. The mileage accumulation is high for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 28,680 miles per year. Between the clean October 2023 pass at 156,524 miles and the November 2024 pass at 196,384 miles, the Galaxy covered approximately 39,860 miles in just over one year. That rapid accumulation continued into 2025, with the odometer reading 229,443 miles by the November 2025 test, adding another 33,059 miles in roughly twelve months. Such sustained high mileage places increased stress on consumables, suspension components, brakes, and drivetrain parts, making the recent cluster of advisories and defects consistent with the vehicle’s usage intensity rather than an anomaly. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and wheel assemblies. The worn rear anti-roll bar bush and edge-wearing rear tyres suggest the rear suspension geometry may be out of specification, which can accelerate bush and tyre wear. Both rear wheel bearings showing slight play at 229,443 miles warrant close listening for rumbling or vibration during a test drive, as bearing failure can progress quickly under continued high-mileage use. The worn rear brake discs, while not yet excessive, indicate the braking system has been working hard and should be measured for thickness and run-out. Any uneven pad wear or binding calipers should also be checked. The windscreen damage noted in November 2025 should be inspected for cracks or chips that could spread and fail a future MOT. The earlier TPMS fault from November 2024 appears to have been resolved, but the system should be reconfirmed operational. Overall, the record suggests a heavily used vehicle that has recently started showing the cumulative effects of its mileage, with suspension, braking, and wheel-bearing components now entering a phase where proactive replacement is likely.