Is the Ford Galaxy ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 65,848 MOT tests, around 33% of Ford Galaxys still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 54% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 13%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 93% diesel, 7% petrol. Diesel Galaxys are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Galaxys are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 33%
- Likely charged
- 54%
- Depends on the car
- 13%
- MOT tests analysed
- 65,848
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Galaxy ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Galaxys of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Likely compliant15 tested | – |
| 2021 | Likely compliant118 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,670 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,570 tested | Likely compliant148 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,529 tested | Likely compliant118 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant5,246 tested | Likely compliant162 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant4,892 tested | Likely compliant118 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,799 tested | Likely compliant47 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car4,753 tested | Likely compliant103 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged4,256 tested | Likely compliant138 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged4,456 tested | Likely compliant434 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged4,294 tested | Likely compliant555 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged4,126 tested | Likely compliant620 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged4,312 tested | Likely compliant143 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged3,933 tested | Likely compliant277 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged3,821 tested | Likely compliant267 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged2,158 tested | Likely compliant165 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,720 tested | Check Euro standard249 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,017 tested | Check Euro standard229 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged856 tested | Check Euro standard227 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged294 tested | Check Euro standard206 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged109 tested | Check Euro standard225 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged61 tested | Likely charged50 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged30 tested | Likely charged67 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged26 tested | Likely charged46 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged16 tested | Likely charged43 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Galaxy
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (93% of Galaxys tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (7% of Galaxys tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Galaxys from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (13% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Ford can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Galaxys fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Galaxy MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Galaxy for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Galaxys in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2023. 2017 was the most common year, with 5,408 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Galaxys from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 77% of the time, at an average of 78,268 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 55% of the time with 132,038 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Galaxys likely to comply are from 2016. 4,892 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 90,609 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Galaxys likely to comply are from 2006. 165 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 51% of the time and averaged 144,685 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Galaxy's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (11.9% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.4%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (3.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 22.7% of tests.
Overall, 63% of Galaxys passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 112,057 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 65,848 first MOT tests of the Ford Galaxy carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 65,848 MOT tests say about the Ford Galaxy and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Galaxy ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 33% of Galaxys on the road are likely compliant and 54% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Galaxy years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Galaxys first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Galaxy ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Galaxys from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Galaxy is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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