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AE03 CLY

2003 Ford Escape

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,297 mi
Last recorded37,297 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2006
Typical for 2003 Ford Escape120,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CLY
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,297 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Ford Escape?

Based on 2,747 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
8,941
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 42
fog lamp not working 38
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
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AE03 CLY is a 2003 Ford Escape in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 120,915 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 Escape fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 CLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escape typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of AE03 CLY?

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What year was AE03 CLY registered?

AE03 CLY is a 2003 Ford Escape, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is AE03 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 CLY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE03 CLY have outstanding finance?

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