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GOX 975W

1980 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,329 mi
Last recorded34,329 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOX 975W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 34,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 31,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 30,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,047 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,739 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,030 miles

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 975W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GOX 975W, 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 975W registered?

GOX 975W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is GOX 975W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOX 975W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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