Both the FORD ESCORT and the RENAULT KADJAR are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 48,899 FORD ESCORTs versus 68,030 RENAULT KADJARs still on UK roads. That makes the FORD ESCORT the rarer of the two — there are about 1.4× as many RENAULT KADJARs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the FORD ESCORT is rising (+0.9%) while the RENAULT KADJAR is falling (-1.2%).
| FORD ESCORT | RENAULT KADJAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 48,899 | 68,030 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 14,738 | 67,117 |
| SORN (off-road) | 34,161 | 913 |
| Peak | 67,151 (2014 Q3) | 69,705 (2023 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 445 (+0.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 815 (-1.2%) yr/yr |
The FORD ESCORT is rarer: 48,899 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 68,030 of the RENAULT KADJAR.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 48,899 FORD ESCORT and 68,030 RENAULT KADJAR still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.