March and September always create a ‘moment’ in the motor industry.
New registration plates don’t change how a vehicle performs, but they do mark a clear point to review what you’re running. There’s also no denying it — when the first new plates hit the road, people get excited.
With the 2026 plates arriving next month, it’s one of those natural reset points. For some, it’s about replacing an older vehicle; for others, it’s simply about starting the year with something that feels properly new.
If you’ve been considering upgrading to an MS-RT, the timing couldn’t be better.
Why The 26 Plate Matters
The Ford Transit Custom MS-RT and Ranger MS-RT already stand apart visually. These aren’t vehicles that quietly disappear into traffic. They’re statement vehicles.
When you add a brand-new registration, that sense of newness is amplified.
For business users, leasing an MS-RT around a new plate release delivers all the same benefits as leasing at any other time of the year, including predictable monthly costs and the removal of the issue of depreciation- with the added prestige of being one of the first owners of a newly plated vehicle.
Build It How You Want
One of the biggest advantages of ordering your new 26 plate Ford MS-RT with MS-RT Leasing, is that you can build a vehicle to your exact specification.
Rather than settling for what’s available on a forecourt, you can utilise our custom built configurator to determine the model, specification, colour- essentially, every detail that matters to you.
When that build arrives on a fresh 26 plate, it feels complete. An MS-RT is not ‘one size fits all’. It’s exactly the vehicle you want and need, with zero compromise.
Straightforward Upgrade
Ultimately, the 2026 plate launch isn’t about hype.
It’s simply a sensible opportunity to review what you’re driving and decide whether it’s time to upgrade to something that looks sharper but that still works just as hard.
Ready To Configure Your Dream Vehicle?
Build your Ford Transit Custom MS-RT or Ford Ranger MS-RT in our configurator to secure it for the upcoming 26 plate.
Looking for a vehicle sooner rather than later and flexible on spec? We have access to a wide range of vehicles that can be delivered in as little as 10 days in our stock list.
