1980 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · JGU 505V
1980 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1980. Recorded mileage 7,008 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1980
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JGU 505V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 7,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JGU 505V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Ford Escort (JGU 505V) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
JGU 505V Mileage History
- 02/04/20226,569 mi
- 16/05/20236,697 mi+128 mi
- 04/05/20246,796 mi+99 mi
- 18/04/20256,870 mi+74 mi
- 01/05/20267,008 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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