The FORD GALAXY (2006-10) 5DR MPV 2.3 161 GHIA AUTO6 is a spacious five-door people carrier, not a hatchback or SUV. In the UK used-car market it competes with seven-seat MPVs, prioritising passenger room and comfort. Ghia trim and automatic transmission give this Galaxy a relaxed character. Our mycarcheck.com records include 69 look-ups covering 41 different VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a full census. They show an average private-sale value of £2,200 and average recorded mileage of 103,000 miles; typical annual mileage is 6,000. Cars in the sample had averaged around three to four previous keepers. That makes the Galaxy well suited to families needing flexible space for school runs, holidays and carrying passengers, while the automatic can ease stop-start driving. The 2.3-litre petrol Ghia is less focused on fuel savings than smaller engines, but stands out for its smooth, easygoing drive and generous, comfortable cabin compared with many rivals.