The top five Fords for growing families

Scour the classifieds for used car bargains and we'd bet good money that one of the most common reasons for sale is something along the lines of: "Starting a new family, need more space".

It's all well and good if you're the cash-rich buyer looking to purchase a sporty bargain but for those on the other side of the deal, those ready to wander into a showroom and fork out for a sensible family runaround, times can be tough.

Luckily, Ford offers plenty of choice when it comes tried and tested family machines that won't break the bank.

Below is our pick of the current range...