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GME 63V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,984 mi
Last recorded37,984 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGME 63V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 37,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,960 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 36,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2014 36,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 36,870 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,535 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 35,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 35,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,340 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,317 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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GME 63V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GME 63V, 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 GME 63V registered?

GME 63V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is GME 63V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GME 63V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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