FORD · FORD PREFECT · Cars
FORD PREFECT Uncommon
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,466).
Rarer than 31% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the PREFECT
The Ford Prefect is a line of British cars which was produced by Ford UK between 1938 and 1961 as an upmarket version of the Ford Popular and Ford Anglia small family cars. It was introduced in October 1938 and remained in production until 1941. Returning to the market in 1945, it was offered until 1961. The car progressed in 1953 from its original perpendicular or "sit-up-and-beg" style to a more modern three-box structure. Some versions were also built and sold by Ford Australia. Like its siblings, the car became a popular basis for a hot rod, especially in Britain, where its lightweight structure...
FORD PREFECT — questions & answers
How many FORD PREFECT are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1,466 FORD PREFECT were still registered in the UK — 943 licensed and on the road, plus 523 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD PREFECT rare?
The FORD PREFECT is uncommon, with 1,466 still about, making it rarer than 31% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD PREFECT increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD PREFECT on UK roads rose by 24 (1.7%).
What fuel do most FORD PREFECT use?
Most FORD PREFECT run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the FORD PREFECT peak?
The FORD PREFECT peaked at 1,466 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.