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How many Mk2 Ford Escorts are left in New Zealand?

1,267still registered in New Zealand

Uncommon 1 in 3,690 on the road Built 1975–1980

Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.

That is 32% of the 3,937 Ford Escorts still registered in New Zealand.

By badge

The versions the register records, most numerous first. Most cars are registered without one.

Which oneBuiltLeftGrade
Mk2 GL57Rare
Mk2 SPORT50Rare
Mk2 Ghia17Rare
Mk2 RS20008Rare

By engine size

The engine size the register records.

Which oneBuiltLeftGrade
Mk2 1.3 L683Scarce
Mk2 1.6 L266Scarce
Mk2 2.0 L180Scarce
Mk2 1.1 L105Rare

Every Ford Escort generation

How many of each are still registered.

Which oneBuiltLeftGrade
Mk11968–19751,260Uncommon
Mk2 (this page)1975–19801,267Uncommon
Mk3/Mk41980–1990223Scarce
Mk5-Mk71990–2002256Scarce

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