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GPD 500V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,349 mi
Last recorded65,349 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPD 500V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2020 65,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 65,343 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 6,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 65,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,306 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,283 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2011 62,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 65,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2007 65,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 64,983 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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GPD 500V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GPD 500V, 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 GPD 500V registered?

GPD 500V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is GPD 500V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPD 500V shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GPD 500V have outstanding finance?

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