FORD · FORD SIERRA · Cars
FORD SIERRA Common
As of 2026 Q2, 13,390 FORD SIERRAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 13,561 in 2017 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 171 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 160 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. 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?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 13,390 on the road.
Rarer than 15% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the SIERRA
The Ford Sierra is a mid-size/large family car manufactured and marketed by Ford of Europe from 1982–1993. It was launched as a three-door or five-door hatchback or a five-door estate car, with a car-derived van variant added in 1984 and the four-door Sierra Sapphire saloon car introduced in 1987 when the range was facelifted. The engine is mounted in the front with rear-wheel drive on most models and four-wheel drive on certain models. It was designed by Uwe Bahnsen, Robert Lutz and Patrick Le Quément, and was noted for its aerodynamic styling. It has a drag coefficient of 0.34, a significant...
FORD SIERRA — questions & answers
How many FORD SIERRA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 13,390 FORD SIERRA were still registered in the UK — 2,442 licensed and on the road, plus 10,948 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD SIERRA rare?
The FORD SIERRA is common, with 13,390 still on the road, making it rarer than 15% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD SIERRA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD SIERRA on UK roads rose by 160 (1.2%).
What fuel do most FORD SIERRA use?
Most FORD SIERRA run on petrol — about 97% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the FORD SIERRA peak?
The FORD SIERRA peaked at 13,561 registered in 2017 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.