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GPF 426V

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 426V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 71,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 69,780 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 69,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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GPF 426V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GPF 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

How do I check the history of GPF 426V?

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What year was GPF 426V registered?

GPF 426V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is GPF 426V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 426V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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