1980 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · GJT 624V
1980 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1980. Recorded mileage 78,622 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJT 624V Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2021
- 78,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJT 624V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Ford Escort (GJT 624V) between August 2006 and March 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
GJT 624V Mileage History
- 01/08/200666,748 mi
- 01/08/200666,748 mi
- 30/07/200768,068 mi+1,320 mi
- 02/08/200768,070 mi+2 mi
- 08/09/200868,848 mi+778 mi
- 26/09/200970,278 mi+1,430 mi
- 23/06/201070,568 mi+290 mi
- 23/06/201070,568 mi
- 23/06/201171,053 mi+485 mi
- 16/06/201271,697 mi+644 mi
- 23/05/201372,371 mi+674 mi
- 23/05/201372,371 mi
- 17/06/201474,085 mi+1,714 mi
- 16/06/201575,542 mi+1,457 mi
- 16/06/201575,542 mi
- 24/06/201676,262 mi+720 mi
- 20/06/201776,327 mi+65 mi
- 18/06/201876,420 mi+93 mi
- 19/12/201977,637 mi+1,217 mi
- 05/03/202178,622 mi+985 mi
Average of roughly 814 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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