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How many Mk3/Mk4 Ford Escorts are left in New Zealand?
223still registered in New Zealand
Scarce 1 in 20,964 on the road Built 1980–1990
Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.
That is 6% 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 one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk3/Mk4 XR3i | 19 | Rare | |
| Mk3/Mk4 Ghia | 7 | Rare |
By engine size
The engine size the register records.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk3/Mk4 1.6 L | 115 | Rare | |
| Mk3/Mk4 1.3 L | 84 | Rare |
Every Ford Escort generation
How many of each are still registered.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk1 | 1968–1975 | 1,260 | Uncommon |
| Mk2 | 1975–1980 | 1,267 | Uncommon |
| Mk3/Mk4 (this page) | 1980–1990 | 223 | Scarce |
| Mk5-Mk7 | 1990–2002 | 256 | Scarce |
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