There are some cars that are so common on our roads they just become part of the background. Repmobiles and superminis that sell in their millions and seem to be everywhere all the time. But even for ubiquitous models like the Ford Mondeo, it turns out that the clock is ticking and they will one day vanish. To see how long some of the UK’s most popular cars have left, insurer Adrian Flux looked at the numbers of licensed vehicles for each quarter from the beginning of 2010 and use this to work out how quickly they are disappearing from our roads. Based on that it created a projection as far ahead as 2029 to see when these best-sellers will vanish for good.
13. Jaguar X-Type
Extinct by: Q4 2025. The X-Type is closely related to the third-generation Mondeo but with its premium badge and price never sold as well. With 10,000 a year disappearing we'll be lucky if there are any left by the middle of the decade Photo: Jaguar
14. Honda Accord
Extinct by: Q1 2025. The Accord is another big Japanese saloon with bulletproof reliability but limited sales. There were just under 50,000 left at the end of 2019 and with 10,000 a year leaving the roads it will vanish in the next four years Photo: Honda
15. Renault Grand Scenic
Extinct by: Q2 2028. While sales of the regular Scenic have stopped, the Grand Scenic soldiers on against seven-seat SUVs and larger MPVs. Despite still being on sale, the decline in models outstrips new registrations, painting a gloomy future for it Photo: Renault