2014 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · LC63 HYR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in mechanical condition after years of stability. While the car maintained clean passes between 2023 and 2025, the most recent test on 28 January 2026 at 115,742 miles revealed significant failures. The offside front steering rack inner joints and nearside rear suspension bushes required immediate attention, indicating that key suspension and steering components have reached the end of their operational life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,645 miles per year. Between January 2023 at 96,343 miles and January 2026 at 115,742 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 20,000 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 6,600 miles annually. The sudden appearance of multiple defects in early 2026 suggests that age-related degradation of rubber components and mechanical joints is now manifesting despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must verify that the nearside rear suspension arm and steering rack inner joints were properly replaced following the January 2026 failure. The tester noted the offside rear bush was likely to become detached, which is a critical safety risk if not addressed. Additionally, the record flags perishing and cracking on the inside edges of both rear tyres. This indicates either the rubber is failing due to age or an underlying alignment issue, necessitating a physical inspection of the wheel geometry to ensure new tyres will not be prematurely worn.