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FORD CAPRI Common
As of 2025 Q4, 10,678 FORD CAPRIs 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 186 (1.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 63% 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 10,678 on the road.
Rarer than 15% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the CAPRI
The Ford Capri is a car which was built by Ford of Europe from 1968 to 1986. It is a fastback coupé and was designed by Philip T. Clark, who had been involved in the design of the Ford Mustang. It used the mechanical components from the Mk2 Ford Cortina and was intended as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang. The Capri went on to be highly successful for Ford, selling nearly 1.9 million units in its lifetime. A wide variety of engines were used in the car throughout its production lifespan, which included V6 engines named Essex and Cologne at the top of the range, while the straight-four...
FORD CAPRI — questions & answers
How many FORD CAPRI are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 10,678 FORD CAPRI were still registered in the UK — 3,952 licensed and on the road, plus 6,726 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD CAPRI rare?
The FORD CAPRI is common, with 10,678 still on the road, making it rarer than 15% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD CAPRI increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD CAPRI on UK roads rose by 186 (1.8%).
What fuel do most FORD CAPRI use?
Most FORD CAPRI run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across gas (lpg), diesel, electric.
When did the FORD CAPRI peak?
The FORD CAPRI peaked at 10,678 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.