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Used Car Expert Rating

Ford Galaxy (2015 to 2024)

Expert Rating

Used car score:

58
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

72
%
C

Safety Rating:

57
%
D

Eco Rating:

60
%
B

Reliability Rating:

21
%
E

Running Costs:

66
%
B

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

Used car score:

58
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

72
%
C

Safety Rating:

57
%
D

Eco Rating:

60
%
B

Reliability Rating:

21
%
E

Running Costs:

66
%
B

Summary


The Ford Galaxy was a large seven-seat people carrier, which was sold in the UK from 2015 to 2024. This was the third and final generation for the Galaxy model, not replaced after production ended due to falling demand for MPV-style vehicles.

Large seven-seat people carriers have largely been superseded by SUVs, but the Galaxy soldiered on long after most similar vehicles had been retired, with strong loyalty from large families and commercial users such as airport transfer operators.

Several powertrain options were offered over the decade-long production run, with petrol, diesel and hybrid versions. There was even an all-wheel-drive model available. Reviews tended to favour the diesel engine with an auto gearbox for smooth progress with no hassle.

Ford cars are usually praised for their chassis and the Galaxy maintained this trend, built on the underpinnings of the Mondeo. Most reviewers praised both the ride quality and handling, finding it surprisingly agile for something so big. Parkers commented: “This is an MPV which can seat seven comfortably without resorting to commercial vehicle handling or refinement.”

The space and flexibility of the interior also scored with the testers – the Titanium trim level ticked most boxes, especially with a ‘Family Pack’ option which featured electric folding of the big seats.

Ford kept pace with evolving technology over the Galaxy’s production run, with regular upgrades in terms of infotainment and such. However, most reviewers tended to compare the Galaxy with its slightly smaller sibling, the Ford S-Max, and sided with the smaller MPV as a better-value option that was more engaging to drive. They also highlighted the Galaxy’s image, wondering if private owners really wanted to look as if they were doing an airport taxi run…

As of February 2025, the Ford Galaxy has a Used Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 58%. Despite positive media reviews and low CO2 emissions, the Galaxy scores poorly for reliability and is only average on running costs, which are weighted more heavily in our used car ratings.

Galaxy highlights

  • Full seven-seat space
  • Flexible interior with slide and fold seats
  • Drives well for its size
  • Upright driving position

Galaxy lowlights

  • Despite upgrades, design dated
  • Expensive to buy
  • Not as dynamic as Ford S-Max
  • Personality of an airport taxi

Key specifications


Body style: Large seven-seat MPV
Engines: diesel, petrol-electric hybrid
Price when new: From £40,725 on-road

Launched: Summer 2015
Last updated: Spring 2021
Ended production: Spring 2024


Media reviews


Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

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Auto Trader

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Business Car

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Car

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Car Keys

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Carbuyer

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Carwow

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Daily Mirror

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Eurekar

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Fleetworld

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Heycar

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Motors

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Parkers

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Top Gear

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: September 2015
Date expired: January 2022
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 87%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 79%
Safety assist: 71%

Notes on safety rating

The Ford Galaxy was originally tested by Euro NCAP back in 2015 and awarded a five-star rating. However, this rating expired in January 2022 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.

However, if you are comparing a used Galaxy to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Ford Galaxy was not tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating


Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The Ford Galaxy has a poor reliability score of just 26% as of October 2024 (our most recent data point), according to exclusive workshop and warranty data provided by our partner, MotorEasy.

In addition, the average repair bill to data is almost £900, which is a lot more than the cost of a used car warranty. Certainly worth keeping in mind if you own a Galaxy or are looking at buying a used one.

The problems are spread across all car systems. Most concerning is that many claims relate to gearbox problems, which have an average repair bill of almost £2,700.

Given the below-average reliability score and potentially expensive bills, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase for a Ford Galaxy covers all of these potential problem areas. Also worth remembering is that many warranties are for personal use of a vehicle only, so if you’re running a Galaxy for your business (and, let’s face it, most of them are used as taxis), make sure you have a warranty that covers business use.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Ford Galaxy has received

2015

  • Scottish Car of the Year Awards – Best MPV

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The Ford Galaxy was huge, versatile and refined, but faded from the line-up as more and more customers turned to SUVs instead of people carriers.Ford Galaxy (2015 to 2024)