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FORD EXPLORER Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 919 FORD EXPLORERs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,406 in 2014 Q3 — only 38% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,487 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 57 a year (6.2% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2037 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 77% 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?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (919 in the latest data).
Rarer than 36% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 57 a year (6.2% of survivors). At that pace roughly 667 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2037.
About the EXPLORER
The Ford Explorer is a range of SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. The first five-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer, was introduced as a replacement for the three-door Bronco II. As with the Ford Ranger, the model line derives its name from a trim package previously offered on Ford F-Series pickup trucks. In 2020, the Explorer became the best-selling SUV in the American market. Currently in its sixth generation, the Explorer has featured a five-door wagon body style since its 1991 introduction. During the first two generations, the model line included a...
FORD EXPLORER — questions & answers
How many FORD EXPLORER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 919 FORD EXPLORER were still registered in the UK — 210 licensed and on the road, plus 709 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD EXPLORER rare?
The FORD EXPLORER is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (919), making it rarer than 36% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD EXPLORER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD EXPLORER on UK roads rose by 13 (1.4%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 667 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most FORD EXPLORER use?
Most FORD EXPLORER run on petrol — about 95% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, other.
When did the FORD EXPLORER peak?
The FORD EXPLORER peaked at 2,406 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.