2016 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · J26 LAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend regarding mechanical seals and reactive maintenance habits. The most recent test in June 2025 at 236,092 miles passed despite a failure for an engine under tray wet with oil and an inoperative registration plate lamp. This follows a failure just three days prior where the tester also identified exposed cords on the offside rear tyre and incorrectly aligned headlamp aims. While the vehicle continues to pass, the recurring nature of oil leaks suggests a persistent fault that is being monitored rather than rectified. The Ford Galaxy has covered significant mileage for its age, averaging approximately 23,600 miles per year. This high-use profile places extreme strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. Between November 2023 at 221,299 miles and June 2025 at 236,092 miles, the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in just under seventeen months. This rapid accumulation explains the frequent failures of consumable items, such as tyres and brake components, which appear repeatedly as they reach the end of their operational life throughout the service history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine bay to determine the severity of the oil leak, which progressed from a slight leak in 2022 to an excessive leak in 2023 and a wet under tray by 2025. The braking system shows a history of neglect, with imbalanced rear brakes noted in 2022 and a backing plate touching the disc in late 2023. These issues indicate potential caliper binding or uneven wear that could lead to premature component failure or poor handling at high speeds. The record also highlights a pattern of neglecting tyre safety, with exposed cords or perished surfaces flagged in 2020, 2021, and 2025. Given the high mileage and previous failure for a leaking shock absorber in 2019, the entire suspension geometry, including bushes and arms, should be inspected for signs of fatigue. The recurring presence of a damaged windscreen and spare wheel fixing suggests that the owner has only addressed faults when they directly prevented an MOT pass, rather than performing preventative maintenance.