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FORD COUGAR Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,473 FORD COUGARs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 5,175 in 2014 Q3 — only 28% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3,702 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 116 a year (7.9% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2034 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 82% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,473).
Rarer than 31% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 116 a year (7.9% of survivors). At that pace roughly 977 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2034.
About the COUGAR
The Mercury Cougar is a series of automobiles that was sold by Mercury from 1967 to 2002. The model line is a diverse series of vehicles; though the Cougar nameplate is most commonly associated with two-door coupes, at various stages in its production, the model also was offered as a convertible and a hatchback. During its production as the mid-size Mercury line, the Cougar was also offered as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon. In production for 34 years across eight generations (skipping the 1998 model year), the Cougar is second only to the Grand Marquis (36 years) in the Mercury...
FORD COUGAR — questions & answers
How many FORD COUGAR are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,473 FORD COUGAR were still registered in the UK — 271 licensed and on the road, plus 1,202 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD COUGAR rare?
The FORD COUGAR is uncommon, with 1,473 still about, making it rarer than 31% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD COUGAR increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD COUGAR on UK roads fell by 50 (3.3%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 977 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most FORD COUGAR use?
Most FORD COUGAR run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the FORD COUGAR peak?
The FORD COUGAR peaked at 5,175 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.