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GEK 426V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,634 mi
Last recorded1,634 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEK 426V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 1,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 1,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 1,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 1,277 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 1,125 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 848 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 409 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 409 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017
Pass 12 Sep 2012

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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GEK 426V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEK 426V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GEK 426V registered?

GEK 426V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is GEK 426V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEK 426V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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