2015 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · LS15 OBO

With five test events on file and only one outright failure in 2025, the Galaxy presents a roadworthiness record that is broadly stable but not without isolated mechanical concerns. The most recent test on 8 May 2026 was a clean pass with no advisories, which mirrors the same outcome from 14 May 2025, suggesting the underlying defect that caused the 2025 failure was rectified promptly. However, that failure was a Major defect for a split nearside front outer CV joint boot that could no longer prevent ingress of dirt, a genuine mechanical issue with driveline consequences if left unaddressed. Beyond that, the record carries a sprinkling of minor defects and advisories, including a defective nearside rear reflector, a faulty registration plate lamp, an inoperative offside rear stop lamp, a nail in a nearside rear tyre, and recurring brake disc wear notes, all relatively minor on their own but worth considering collectively as indicators of the wear profile typical for a family MPV of this age. At 68,792 miles across roughly eleven years, this Galaxy is accumulating mileage at approximately 6,254 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its class and age. There are no significant gaps in the annual MOT testing cadence from 2021 through 2026, and the consistent year-on-year testing indicates the vehicle has remained in active service throughout this period. There is no recorded mileage data attached to the test entries themselves, so it is not possible to verify the exact rate of accumulation between tests, but the continuity of testing combined with the moderate annual mileage figure suggests the vehicle has not been laid up for extended periods and has seen regular road use, which is consistent with the kinds of wear items appearing in the advisories, particularly around the braking components. For a buyer evaluating this vehicle, the driveline integrity should be a primary focus given the 2025 CV boot failure. On a test drive, listen for any clicking, knocking, or vibration from the nearside front wheel area during sharp turns at low speed, which would indicate a worn CV joint potentially resulting from prolonged driving with the split boot. Inspect the boots visually for fresh grease deposits or tears, and confirm that any replacement was carried out with a quality gaiter and joint repacking rather than simply a boot replacement on a contaminated joint. The brake-related advisories from 2021, noting worn and pitted front discs, scored inner faces, and thinning rear pads, suggest the braking system has been working through its service life in line with mileage. On inspection, feel for any brake pedal judder or vibration under firm deceleration, which would indicate disc runout from corrosion or uneven wear, and check for any grinding or scraping sounds from the calipers suggesting binding or seized slide pins. The 2022 advisory regarding corrosion on the inner edges of the front discs is consistent with the sort of surface oxidation that develops on vehicles used regularly in mixed weather conditions, and any judder or pulsing through the steering wheel during braking should prompt a closer inspection of disc condition and thickness. Other minor items recorded are straightforward to verify and rectify. The faulty rear registration plate lamp and stop lamp noted in 2022 are simple bulb-related issues, but their recurrence is worth checking by operating all external lights during a pre-purchase inspection. The defective nearside rear reflector flagged in 2024 should be visually confirmed as intact and clean, as should the general condition of the rear lighting cluster. Given the vehicle's role as a family MPV likely to have carried heavy or varied loads, it is also prudent to inspect the rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for any sagging, knocking, or excessive body roll over speed bumps, none of which have been flagged in the MOT record but are common wear points for this category of vehicle. A thorough test drive over varied road surfaces, combined with a borescope or visual check of the front brake discs for lipping and the CV boots for integrity, will provide a clear picture of the remaining service requirements on this otherwise consistently roadworthy Galaxy.