Should I buy a 2016 Ford Galaxy 2.0 Diesel Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 Ford Galaxy 2.0 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Timing Belt and Water Pump Due/Overdue

May have no obvious symptoms before failure, so invoice history matters more than how it sounds on the day.

How to check

Check dated service invoices for the timing-belt change and compare the recorded date and mileage with the service schedule.

Estimated Repair Cost

£750

2High Likelihood

EGR Valve Carbon Build-Up

Hesitation, uneven pull, engine malfunction warning, smoky running, or a noticeable drop in power that may temporarily clear after a restart.

How to check

Drive at low speed in a high gear, then squeeze the throttle gently and progressively.

Estimated Repair Cost

£420

3High Likelihood

Parasitic Battery Drain and Random Electrical Behaviour

Flat battery after standing, stop-start not working, radio or screen waking up by itself, or occasional unexplained warning messages.

How to check

Start the car from cold, use the screen, radio and climate controls normally, then switch off and restart once more.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

MOT Failure Rate

0%5%10%15%20%0–20,000 miles: 9.1% (200 failed / 2,209 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 13.3% (1,057 failed / 7,946 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 14.5% (1,350 failed / 9,324 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 16.9% (1,349 failed / 7,975 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 19.2% (1,107 failed / 5,753 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 19.2% (722 failed / 3,753 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 19.0% (465 failed / 2,448 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 19.5% (334 failed / 1,709 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 19.0% (224 failed / 1,182 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 15.2% (108 failed / 712 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2016 Ford Galaxy 2.0 Diesel Manual

Ford Galaxy buying questions

Is a 2016 Ford Galaxy worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 Ford Galaxy 2.0 Diesel Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Ford Galaxy (2016)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Ford Galaxy?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

Or enter the vehicle manually