2020 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · EX70 WNH

Two recent MOT failures within a six-month window of late 2025 and early 2026 have punctuated what is otherwise an unremarkable roadworthiness record for this 2020 Ford Galaxy. The most recent test on 8 April 2026 returned a pass with no advisories, which immediately followed a failure on the same date for a split or insecure nearside front driveshaft constant velocity boot allowing ingress of dirt. Prior to that, the vehicle failed twice in quick succession on 24 October 2025 and 13 October 2025, both occasions citing an inoperative or malfunctioning engine management indicator lamp (MIL), an emissions-related fault that suggests an underlying engine management or sensor issue which may or may not have been fully rectified. Earlier tests in 2024 and 2023 passed with only brake-related advisories, indicating that the cluster of 2025-2026 failures represents a deterioration in the vehicle's mechanical condition rather than a long-standing pattern. At 62,674 miles over roughly six years, the Galaxy has accumulated an annual mileage of approximately 10,400 miles, which sits close to the average for a family vehicle of this age and suggests steady rather than intensive use. The MOT history is consistent in its year-on-year coverage from 2023 through 2026, with no extended gaps that might point to prolonged periods off the road, and the recorded mileages between tests broadly align with the stated annual rate. This kind of moderate usage typically results in predictable wear on consumable items such as brake pads, discs and tyres rather than premature wear on major drivetrain components, although the two recent failures demonstrate that even modest-mileage examples can develop faults in emissions systems and driveline boots as they age. The advisories recorded at the October 2024 test flagged front and rear brake pads as wearing thin, and the October 2023 test noted that both rear brake discs were worn, pitted or scored though not seriously weakened. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the current state of the front and rear brake pads and discs, measuring pad material thickness against the manufacturer's minimum specification and checking the rear disc surfaces for lipping or excessive runout. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the brakes, feel for pulsation through the brake pedal under firm application which would indicate warped discs, and confirm that the vehicle pulls up straight without any steering pull. Given the recorded brake wear trajectory, replacement of pads and possibly discs should be budgeted for if not already carried out since 2024. The split CV boot failure on the nearside front driveshaft is a known wear item on transverse-engine vehicles such as the Galaxy and, if left unattended, allows grease to escape and contaminants to enter the joint, ultimately leading to driveshaft replacement. Buyers should inspect the inner and outer CV boots on both front driveshafts for any splits, perished rubber, or signs of fresh grease fling, and during a test drive listen for clicking or knocking noises from the front of the vehicle particularly when turning at full lock or traversing speed humps. The repeated engine MIL illumination faults warrant confirmation that any underlying cause such as a faulty lambda sensor, catalytic converter inefficiency, or evaporative emissions leak has been professionally diagnosed and rectified with the fault codes cleared. On a test drive, ensure the engine management lamp extinguishes promptly on start-up, observe whether the vehicle idles smoothly, and check for any loss of power or unusual exhaust behaviour under acceleration. A pre-purchase diagnostic scan retrieving any stored or pending fault codes would be a prudent step before committing to purchase.