2015 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · EA65 YST

The 2015 Ford Galaxy presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 8 December 2025, when it passed cleanly at 60,694 miles with zero defects. That clean sheet is a strong indicator that the vehicle is currently roadworthy and that any earlier faults have been addressed. Looking back through the record, the maintenance trend appears to be improving rather than worsening, particularly when you consider that the structural corrosion flagged in December 2024 did not recur at the following test. The tester noted a corroded rear coil spring and a corroded rear sub-frame at the December 2024 test, but the sub-frame corrosion was assessed as not seriously weakened, and neither item was flagged again twelve months later, suggesting repairs or replacements were carried out in the interim. The mileage profile tells an interesting story. At roughly 5,518 miles per year over eleven years, this Galaxy has covered well below the UK average annual distance. The progression is steady and believable, climbing from 55,758 miles in December 2022 to 60,694 miles in December 2025, which equates to approximately 1,645 miles per year over that three-year window. That is notably lower than the long-term average, hinting at a period of lighter use or even extended standing. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the two tests recorded on the same day in November 2023, one failed and one passed, confirm the emissions fault was rectified promptly. The data is clean and consistent, with no anomalies in the mileage pattern. Despite the low mileage, the corrosion history deserves attention. The rear coil spring and sub-frame corrosion flagged in December 2024 are the only structural concerns on record, and their absence from the December 2025 test is encouraging. Still, a prospective buyer should physically inspect the rear suspension mounting points, sub-frame rails, and inner wheel arches for any signs of fresh corrosion or surface rust that may not yet meet the MOT threshold for failure. Pay close attention to the condition of the rear coil springs themselves, checking for sag, cracking, or pitting that could indicate the corrosion issue has resurfaced. The November 2023 emissions failure is another area worth verifying, even though it was resolved the same day. A buyer should confirm the exhaust system is intact, the catalytic converter is functioning correctly, and there are no exhaust leaks upstream of the lambda sensors. Given the low annual mileage, short trips may have contributed to the emissions issue, so checking for excessive carbon build-up in the intake and exhaust systems would be prudent. Overall, the record suggests a vehicle that has been looked after, but the history of corrosion and emissions faults means a thorough underbody and mechanical inspection remains essential before purchase.