2018 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · YY18 OWH

The 2018 Ford Galaxy presents a stable and largely well-maintained roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 10 February 2026 at 36,597 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a recurring advisory regarding tyre condition has persisted across consecutive annual tests. In the February 2026 test, the tester flagged all four tyres for slight damage, cracking, or perishing on the outer wall. This identical advisory appeared in the February 2025 test at 36,282 miles, indicating a slow but consistent deterioration of the tyre sidewalls over a twelve-month interval. The vehicle has not failed an MOT, and no serious mechanical or structural defects have been recorded. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2022 test at 35,184 miles and the February 2026 test at 36,597 miles, the Galaxy covered just 1,413 miles over nearly four years, averaging approximately 350 miles per annum during that period. Prior to that, the annual mileage was more consistent, rising from 35,184 miles in March 2022 to 35,964 miles in February 2024, a gain of 780 miles over two years. The extremely low recent usage raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which itself can contribute to the tyre sidewall perishing noted in the advisories, as rubber degrades with age and ozone exposure regardless of tread depth. Buyers should inspect the tyres carefully, focusing on the age date codes stamped on the sidewall. Tyres over six years old warrant replacement regardless of remaining tread, and the repeated cracking advisories suggest the current set may be original or long-serving. The February 2024 test at 35,964 miles flagged both front and rear brake pads wearing thin, yet no further brake-related advisories appeared in 2025 or 2026, suggesting the pads were replaced. A buyer should verify this by checking pad thickness and disc condition in person. The nearside front tyre cut noted in March 2022 at 35,184 miles did not recur, but it is worth inspecting the inner sidewalls and wheel arches for any embedded debris or slow punctures. Given the low mileage and absence of structural or suspension defects, the primary concern is age-related deterioration of rubber components rather than mechanical wear.