Ford Classic statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 187 −2.1% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 110 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 1,029 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 1996 282 licensed
• Declared off the road 37.0% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 99.5% of those licensed

How many Ford Classics are left in Great Britain?

There were 187 Ford Classics licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 110 declared off the road (SORN). That is 33.7% fewer than the peak of 282 in 1996.

Ford Classic MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Ford Classics in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Ford Classic engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 198 Ford Classics licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 36.4% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 36.4% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc.

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.

Ford Classic safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Ford Classic in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Classic. 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.

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