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FORD MUSTANG Common

As of 2026 Q1, 14,575 FORD MUSTANGs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 663 (4.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

FORD MUSTANG car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
14,575
12,239 licensed2,336 SORN
▲ 663 (+4.8%) yr/yr
Peak: 14,575 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 3,644 7,288 11k 15k 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 14,575 on the road.

Rarer than 13% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 14,567 on the road today
Petrol 100%Diesel 0%Electric 0%Other 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the MUSTANG

The Ford Mustang is an American automobile manufactured and marketed by Ford since 1964, as Ford's longest nameplate in continuous production. Currently in its seventh generation, it is the fifth-best selling Ford car nameplate. The namesake of the "pony car" automobile segment, the Mustang was developed as a highly styled line of sporty coupes and convertibles derived from existing model lines, initially distinguished by its pronounced "long hood, short deck" proportions. Originally predicted to sell 100,000 vehicles yearly, the 1965 Mustang became the most successful vehicle launch since the...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FORD MUSTANG — questions & answers

How many FORD MUSTANG are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 14,575 FORD MUSTANG were still registered in the UK — 12,239 licensed and on the road, plus 2,336 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the FORD MUSTANG rare?

The FORD MUSTANG is common, with 14,575 still on the road, making it rarer than 13% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the FORD MUSTANG increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of FORD MUSTANG on UK roads rose by 663 (4.8%).

What fuel do most FORD MUSTANG use?

Most FORD MUSTANG run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric, other.

When did the FORD MUSTANG peak?

The FORD MUSTANG peaked at 14,575 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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