2010 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · LS60 UGO

This 2010 Ford Galaxy presents a broadly clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with no advisories and no defect codes logged across either pass or fail entries. Two failures are recorded, both dated alongside passes on the same day in January 2026 and December 2023, which is a typical pattern where an immediate re-test is carried out after a minor rectification and a fresh pass issued; with no defect details logged, the recorded failures do not represent persistent or structural problems. The January 2026 pass confirms the vehicle met MOT standards at the start of the year, and the overall trend across four tests over three years is one of consistent compliance rather than deteriorating condition. With 200,572 miles recorded on a vehicle of roughly sixteen years of age, this Galaxy sits well above the average annual mileage of around 12,500 miles per year, indicating sustained and intensive use rather than extended periods off the road. There are no significant testing gaps in the recent history, suggesting the car has been in regular operation throughout its life. Mechanically, such high mileage means that consumables and wear items such as brake discs and pads, coil springs, suspension bushes, wishbone arms, anti-roll bar links, engine mounts, and clutch or automatic gearbox internals will have accrued considerable fatigue. While the MOT results themselves do not flag these items, a buyer should treat the mileage figure as a prompt to scrutinise them carefully on inspection. Given the Galaxy’s known chassis and suspension vulnerabilities, particular attention should be paid to the front wishbones, drop links and anti-roll bar bushes, as these commonly perish on high-mileage examples and can produce clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces. On test, listen for any clonks from the front suspension, vague or wandering steering, or vibration through the steering wheel which may indicate worn top mounts or front strut wear. The rear suspension should be checked for sagging coil springs, which can lead to a noticeable nose-down attitude when the vehicle is loaded, and for tired trailing arm bushes that produce a less defined ride. Brake feel should also be evaluated carefully despite the absence of any flagged defects; on the road, expect a firm pedal without excessive travel, and listen for grinding or scraping that may suggest worn pads contacting metal, or for a binding caliper that causes the vehicle to pull to one side under light braking. Inspect the wheels and discs for lipping on the disc edges and for any blueing of the disc face, which indicates overheating. Under the bonnet, look for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or sump gasket, and check that coolant and oil levels are at their marks with no emulsification on the oil cap. With this mileage, a compression test and inspection of the power steering rack for any weeping seals would also be prudent before purchase.