2004 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · CW54 BZB

The 2004 Ford Galaxy presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 November 2025 at 216,401 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests also closed with clean sheets. The brief failure on 8 August 2023 at 185,467 miles is anomalous: the tester logged no defects, and the vehicle passed cleanly three days later on 11 August 2023 at 185,475 miles, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,836 per year against the 22-year lifespan, which is typical for a people carrier of this class. The records show a steady climb from 175,045 miles in August 2022 to 185,475 miles by August 2023, then a modest 4,537 miles to September 2024 at 190,012 miles, before a larger 26,389-mile jump to the November 2025 test. The sparse five-entry history with no advisories across three years suggests the keeper relied on minimal intervention, though the lack of flagged wear on brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion should not be read as proof of condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record never listed advisories that would expose early rust on sills or subframes. The high 216,401-mile count means consumable items such as coil springs, wishbone bushes, and exhaust emissions components are due for physical assessment beyond the test bay. Given the clean pass sheet and the unexplained August 2023 failure with zero defects, verify the V5C and any garage invoices to confirm the rejection was clerical. The Galaxy's age and mileage warrant a cold-start check for binding calipers and a tyre tread measurement, since the record offers no evidence of neglect but equally no depth on wear patterns.