FORD · FORD LTD · Cars
FORD LTD Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 24 FORD LTDs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 25 in 2024 Q1 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the FORD LTD is rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 24 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the LTD
The Ford LTD (pronounced ell-TEE-dee) is a range of automobiles manufactured by Ford for the 1965 to 1986 model years. Introduced as the highest trim level of the full-size Ford model range (then the Ford Galaxie 500), the LTD moved the Ford range upmarket, offering options and features previously reserved for Mercury and Lincoln vehicles. For much of its production life, the LTD competed against the Chevrolet Caprice (atop the Chevrolet Impala); the Mercury Marquis served as its divisional counterpart from 1967 until 1986. For its first three generations, the LTD served as the largest Ford vehicle...
FORD LTD — questions & answers
How many FORD LTD are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 24 FORD LTD were still registered in the UK — 16 licensed and on the road, plus 8 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD LTD rare?
The FORD LTD is genuinely rare, with only 24 left, making it rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD LTD increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD LTD on UK roads fell by 1 (4.0%).
What fuel do most FORD LTD use?
Most FORD LTD run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the FORD LTD peak?
The FORD LTD peaked at 25 registered in 2024 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.