2004 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · EY54 LZB

The 2004 Ford Galaxy remains roadworthy, as the September 2025 MOT at 85,297 miles recorded a pass with no defects noted. The recent test follows a September 2025 pass after a near‑identical reading the day before, and earlier tests in 2024 and 2023 also showed passes with no recorded faults, indicating a stable maintenance record. The vehicle’s mileage has risen only modestly over the past two years, from 75,187 miles in October 2023 to 85,297 miles in September 2025, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year. This low annual usage, combined with the one‑day gap between the September 2025 pass and fail entries, suggests the Galaxy has spent considerable time stationary, which can accelerate corrosion and neglect of moving components despite the low kilometre count. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension system, examining bushes, coil springs and shock absorbers for wear or binding, and inspect the brake assembly for seized calipers, worn discs and pad thickness, as these components are prone to deterioration when a car is not regularly driven. Particular attention to structural rust on the chassis, wheel arches and suspension mounting points is advisable, given the vehicle’s 22‑year age and the limited mileage that may have allowed corrosion to develop unnoticed. Finally, the low mileage does not guarantee absence of wear; tyre tread, wiper blade condition and fluid levels should be verified, while the absence of recorded defects in the MOT history provides confidence that previous owners addressed any immediate failures, but a physical inspection remains essential to confirm the true state of the suspension, brakes and structural integrity.