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FORD PUMA Common

As of 2026 Q2, 270,892 FORD PUMAs 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 57,369 (26.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

FORD PUMA car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
270,892
264,328 licensed6,564 SORN
▲ 57,369 (+26.9%) yr/yr
Peak: 270,892 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 68k 135k 203k 271k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 270,892 on the road.

Rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 270,891 on the road today
Hybrid 51%Petrol 42%Electric 7%Diesel 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 PUMA

The Ford Puma is a small car that was produced by Ford Europe from September 1997 to July 2002. The Puma is a three-door coupé that is based on the Mark IV Ford Fiesta and was built at Ford's Niehl plant in Cologne, Germany. The Puma follows common design cues with other Ford cars at the time, and is in the New Edge family of vehicles.

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

FORD PUMA — questions & answers

How many FORD PUMA are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 270,892 FORD PUMA were still registered in the UK — 264,328 licensed and on the road, plus 6,564 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the FORD PUMA rare?

The FORD PUMA is common, with 270,892 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the FORD PUMA increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of FORD PUMA on UK roads rose by 57,369 (26.9%).

What fuel do most FORD PUMA use?

Most FORD PUMA run on hybrid — about 51% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, electric, diesel.

When did the FORD PUMA peak?

The FORD PUMA peaked at 270,892 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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