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GOX 110V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,000 mi
Last recorded4,000 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOX 110V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 4,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan /inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 4,000 miles

Nearside front floor/lower sill area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wing area between anti roll bar mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 4,000 miles

Nearside front floor pan area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area near anti roll bar mounting (inside wheel arch area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 4,000 miles

Nearside front floor area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing area around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 4,000 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front floor area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing area around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 4,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 4,000 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 4,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 4,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 4,000 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 4,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GOX 110V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GOX 110V, 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 GOX 110V registered?

GOX 110V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is GOX 110V safe to buy?

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