Car statistics
How many Ford Galaxys are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 55,001 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 47,009 Ford Galaxys licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 12,368 declared off the road (SORN). That is 60.7% fewer than the peak of 119,649 in 2010.
Numbers peaked in 2010 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3,194 |
| 1996 | 14,239 |
| 1997 | 24,496 |
| 1998 | 35,503 |
| 1999 | 47,843 |
| 2000 | 57,396 |
| 2001 | 69,317 |
| 2002 | 79,782 |
| 2003 | 89,507 |
| 2004 | 98,224 |
| 2005 | 105,658 |
| 2006 | 109,804 |
| 2007 | 114,477 |
| 2008 | 117,269 |
| 2009 | 119,417 |
| 2010 | 119,649 |
| 2011 | 118,723 |
| 2012 | 117,403 |
| 2013 | 114,442 |
| 2014 | 110,214 |
| 2015 | 105,481 |
| 2016 | 101,821 |
| 2017 | 97,296 |
| 2018 | 90,583 |
| 2019 | 83,413 |
| 2020 | 75,788 |
| 2021 | 70,772 |
| 2022 | 65,828 |
| 2023 | 59,999 |
| 2024 | 53,860 |
| 2025 | 48,600 |
| 2026 | 47,009 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Ford Galaxy Ghia X has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Galaxy Ghia X | 12 | 206 |
In 2025, 64.3% of Ford Galaxy MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford Galaxys tested pass 69.5% of the time, so the Ford Galaxy does worse than average for its age, by 5.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 63.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Ford Galaxy | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 81.8% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 79.8% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 78.1% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 74.6% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 57.0% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 54.2% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 53.2% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT, appearing on 52.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.5% of Ford Galaxy tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.5% |
| Suspension | 28.7% |
| Tyres | 24.4% |
| Brakes | 20.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.4% |
| Visibility | 12.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.2% |
| Steering | 8.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Ford Galaxy failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 20.5% of 19,614 failed tests. 62.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.5% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.2% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.9% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 8.8% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 8.6% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.4% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.8% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 6.7% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 25.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 12.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.3% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.4% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 9.4% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 7.2% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 6.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.6% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 4.9% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 4.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
19 years of the Ford Galaxy, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2016 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (77.2% passed first time) and the 2014 cars worst (57.1%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | – | 1,215 | 49.2% |
| 2005 | – | 1,552 | 51.5% |
| 2006 | – | 1,539 | 51.0% |
| 2007 | – | 2,806 | 54.0% |
| 2008 | – | 3,063 | 54.4% |
| 2009 | – | 3,515 | 54.6% |
| 2010 | – | 3,869 | 55.5% |
| 2011 | – | 4,339 | 54.8% |
| 2012 | – | 4,401 | 57.5% |
| 2013 | – | 3,823 | 57.6% |
| 2014 | 5,900 | 4,202 | 57.1% |
| 2015 | 3,348 | 2,374 | 62.8% |
| 2016 | 4,911 | 4,320 | 77.2% |
| 2017 | 5,179 | 4,775 | 78.6% |
| 2018 | 3,153 | 2,857 | 79.5% |
| 2019 | 2,488 | 2,324 | 77.7% |
| 2020 | 1,605 | 1,563 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 1,273 | 1,176 | 76.6% |
| 2022 | 1,199 | 1,103 | 82.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Ford Galaxy covers 8,555 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 11,837 |
| 6–7 years | 10,727 |
| 8–10 years | 9,505 |
| 11–14 years | 8,233 |
| 15–19 years | 7,270 |
| 20+ years | 5,256 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Ford Galaxys for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 12,575 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 84 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 12,575 |
| ’02 | 11,894 |
| ’03 | 11,816 |
| ’04 | 8,916 |
| ’05 | 9,057 |
| ’06 | 6,452 |
| ’07 | 8,420 |
| ’08 | 8,423 |
| ’09 | 7,861 |
| ’10 | 7,390 |
| ’11 | 7,864 |
| ’12 | 7,738 |
| ’13 | 6,004 |
| ’14 | 6,141 |
| ’15 | 3,406 |
| ’16 | 5,017 |
| ’17 | 5,303 |
| ’18 | 3,245 |
| ’19 | 2,560 |
| ’20 | 1,658 |
| ’21 | 1,294 |
| ’22 | 1,220 |
| ’23 | 1,026 |
| ’24 | 99 |
| ’25 | 84 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 50,040 Ford Galaxys licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 81.0% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 5.1% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has grown from 42.1% in 2014 to 81.0%. Petrols made up 18.7% of those licensed in 2014 and 6.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 40,522 licensed | 81.0% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 2,548 licensed | 5.1% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 1,795 licensed | 3.6% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 1,522 licensed | 3.0% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 1,444 licensed | 2.9% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 1,080 licensed | 2.2% |
| 2,201cc to 2,300cc 635 licensed | 1.3% |
| Other sizes 494 licensed | 1.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 39,162 | 78.3% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 1,855 | 3.7% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Diesel | 1,795 | 3.6% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Hybrid | 1,475 | 2.9% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Diesel | 1,444 | 2.9% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 1,358 | 2.7% |
| 2,101–2,200cc | Diesel | 1,080 | 2.2% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 693 | 1.4% |
| 2,201–2,300cc | Petrol | 630 | 1.3% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,801–1,900cc | 2,401–2,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 42.1% | 2.9% | 32.3% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 46.2% | 3.1% | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 51.1% | 3.1% | 27.1% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 56.9% | 3.2% | 23.5% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 61.7% | 3.4% | 20.1% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 66.2% | 3.6% | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 69.9% | 3.9% | 13.8% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 73.9% | 4.2% | 10.7% | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 76.2% | 4.4% | 8.4% | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 77.7% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 79.5% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% |
| 2025 | 81.0% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 3.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81.1% | 18.7% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 83.5% | 16.4% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 85.8% | 14.1% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 87.9% | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 89.6% | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 90.9% | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 91.9% | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 92.5% | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 92.1% | 6.9% | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 91.0% | 6.7% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 90.8% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| 2025 | 90.6% | 6.4% | 3.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Ford Galaxy from 2000, when the data begins, to 2024. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2024), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 31.4 to 47.1 mpg, with CO2 of 153 to 206 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and other fuel versions ranges from 21.7 to 56.5 mpg, with CO2 of 129 to 312 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 31.4–34.0 | 188–206 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 1 |
| 2.0 diesel | 37.7–47.1 | 157–196 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 19 |
| 2.5 petrol hybrid | 42.2 | 153 | 2021–2024 | Euro 6d | 3 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 42.2–43.5 | 149–154 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6c | 8 |
| 1.6 petrol | 39.2 | 167 | 2012–2015 | Euro 5 | 8 |
| 2.0 petrol | 34.4–35.8 | 180–197 | 2006–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6c | 33 |
| 2.3 petrol | 25.7–28.8 | 235–264 | 2000–2011 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 13 |
| 2.8 petrol | 21.7–26.2 | 259–312 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 9 |
| 1.6 diesel | 54.3 | 139 | 2012–2015 | Euro 5 | 8 |
| 1.8 diesel | 44.8–45.6 | 165–166 | 2006–2011 | Euro 4 | 27 |
| 1.9 diesel | 36.2–43.5 | 176–211 | 2000–2006 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 15 |
| 2.0 diesel | 38.2–56.5 | 129–196 | 2006–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 157 |
| 2.2 diesel | 39.8–42.2 | 179–189 | 2008–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 23 |
| 2.0 other fuel | 25.9–34.4 | 179–197 | 2008–2012 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 9 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 30 safety recalls for the Ford Galaxy since 1992, the first in 1996. The most recent was launched on 5 May 2026.
All 30 Ford Galaxy recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Galaxy. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Galaxy | 47,009 | −10.4% | 12,368 | 159 | Diesel |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 59,377 Galaxy records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 55,001 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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