2009 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · LS09 BVE

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 7 December 2021 at 181 250 miles, but the test carried three advisories: rear tyre wear close to the legal limit, a severely deteriorated near‑side front anti‑roll‑bar linkage dust cover, and slight fraying of the near‑side front seat‑belt webbing. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement; after a series of failures in 2015‑2020, the last three tests (2019, 2020, 2021) have been passed or only advisory‑laden, indicating the issues have been addressed or have stabilised. From 98 862 miles in May 2013 to 181 250 miles in December 2021 the vehicle accumulated roughly 82 400 miles over eight years, averaging about 10 300 miles annually, which is typical for a nine‑year‑old Galaxy. The record then shows a five‑year gap to the present date, suggesting the vehicle has not been retested regularly since 2021, a point a buyer should verify. The recurring rear‑tyre edge wear indicates uneven loading or alignment problems; a visual check of the tyre condition and wheel alignment is essential. The anti‑roll‑bar linkage dust cover deterioration and the earlier suspension‑bush advisories point to possible corrosion of front lower arms and linkage components; a hands‑on inspection of those bushes and the bar linkage is required. The seat‑belt webbing fraying and historic locking‑mechanism faults demand a thorough belt inspection and functional test of the locking mechanisms. Brake wear is evident from thin pads recorded in 2017 and a worn anti‑slip pedal provision in 2015; checking pad thickness, disc condition and pedal feel is critical. The shock‑absorber oil misting noted in 2018 and the fluid leak recorded in 2015 suggest possible leakage; a ride‑height and damping test should be performed. Finally, the series of headlamp‑aim failures between 2015 and 2020 indicates that proper lamp alignment has been a recurring issue; a photometric check is advisable.