According to UK car reviewer Auto Express, the most scrapped car of 2023 was the Ford Focus.
An annual tally reported that 798,363 cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) were scrapped in 2023, and a whopping 42,637 of them were Ford Focus models. That’s approximately 5 per cent, or 1 out of every 20 scrap vehicles.
The Ford Focus has been a family favourite on UK roads since 1998! Unsurprisingly, it was also the most scrapped car of 2022 and 2021.
Let’s take a look at some more of last year’s ‘victims’…
Top 10 most scrapped cars 2023
After the Ford Focus, the Vauxhall Astra was a close second. 35,578 of them were scrapped in 2023.
Below are the top 10 most scrapped cars of the year:
- Ford Focus - 42,637
- Vauxhall Astra - 35,578
- Vauxhall Corsa - 34,405
- Ford Fiesta - 32,935
- Vauxhall Zafira - 26,898
- Volkswagen Golf - 25,903
- Renault Clio - 14,955
- Ford Mondeo -14,218
- Volkswagen Polo - 13,722
- BMW 3 Series - 13,642
The question is, will the Ford Focus remain king of the scrapyard in 2024, or will a different car snatch the crown this year? Well, that’s up to you...
How to scrap your car
There are many reasons to scrap your car. Whether it’s damaged beyond repair or you’d just like the extra cash, we at A&L Vehicle Recycling will scrap your car regardless of the condition it’s in.
Before you get paid, there are just a few simple steps you need to take.
First, enter your registration and postcode into our FREE quote generator so we can provide you with an offer.
Then, if you’re happy to accept, simply arrange a time to drop off your vehicle or organise a collection with one of our dealers! It really is as simple as that.
To find out what documents you’ll need with you, read our latest guidance: What Documents Do I Need to Scrap My Car?
You can also head over to our FAQs page for further information at the link below.
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