Car statistics
How many Ford Transit Customs are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
There were 4,453 Ford Transit Customs licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 216 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 1994.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 97 |
| 2002 | 77 |
| 2003 | 79 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 137 |
| 2014 | 533 |
| 2015 | 847 |
| 2016 | 912 |
| 2017 | 1,056 |
| 2018 | 1,215 |
| 2019 | 1,741 |
| 2020 | 1,918 |
| 2021 | 2,395 |
| 2022 | 2,861 |
| 2023 | 3,247 |
| 2024 | 3,476 |
| 2025 | 4,164 |
| 2026 | 4,453 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
We do not show MOT figures for the Ford Transit Custom. 99% of those on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s MOT results do not separate car and van tests of the same model, so the figures would not describe the car. How we work out MOT figures.
Registrations of Ford Transit Customs for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 917 in 2025. In 2025, 917 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 197 |
| ’02 | 28 |
| ’03 | 33 |
| ’04 | 12 |
| ’05 | 6 |
| ’06 | 5 |
| ’07 | 9 |
| ’08 | 4 |
| ’09 | 3 |
| ’10 | 1 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 136 |
| ’14 | 414 |
| ’15 | 395 |
| ’16 | 117 |
| ’17 | 186 |
| ’18 | 210 |
| ’19 | 523 |
| ’20 | 235 |
| ’21 | 476 |
| ’22 | 548 |
| ’23 | 466 |
| ’24 | 352 |
| ’25 | 917 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 4,246 Ford Transit Customs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 75.9% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 15.3% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc. The share with an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc has fallen from 98.2% in 2014 to 15.3%. Plug-in hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 8.2% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 3,222 licensed | 75.9% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 650 licensed | 15.3% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 350 licensed | 8.2% |
| Other sizes 24 licensed | 0.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 3,210 | 75.6% |
| 2,101–2,200cc | Diesel | 650 | 15.3% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Plug-in hybrid | 350 | 8.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,101–2,200cc | 2,401–2,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 98.2% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 7.3% | 91.8% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 23.8% | 75.5% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 37.0% | 62.6% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 54.1% | 45.6% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 59.2% | 40.4% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 67.8% | 31.9% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 74.2% | 25.5% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 77.5% | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 78.8% | 19.4% | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 75.9% | 15.3% | 8.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 98.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 99.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 99.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 99.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 99.8% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 99.8% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 99.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 99.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 99.7% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 99.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 97.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 90.9% | 8.2% | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
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.
DVSA lists 33 safety recalls for the Ford Transit Custom since 1992, the first in 2019. The most recent was launched on 30 July 2026.
All 33 Ford Transit Custom recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
99% of the Ford Transit Customs on the DVLA record are vans. DVSA’s recalls cover every body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Transit Custom. 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.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit Custom | 4,453 | +18.2% | 216 | 449 | Diesel |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,669 Transit Custom records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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