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AE05 DTU

2005 Ford Escape

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,520 mi
Last recorded66,520 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Escape58,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 DTU
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,520 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 50,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,204 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,398 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 28,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 23,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 15,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 13,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 10,784 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,559 miles

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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AE05 DTU is a 2005 Ford Escape in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 58,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE05 DTU, 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 21 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 DTU is a 2005 Ford Escape, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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