MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,049 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Escape?
Based on 2,747 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE05 VCU is a 2005 Ford Escape in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 AE05 VCU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AE05 VCU?
You can check the full history of AE05 VCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AE05 VCU registered?
AE05 VCU is a 2005 Ford Escape, first registered on 23 August 2005.
Is AE05 VCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE05 VCU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AE05 VCU have outstanding finance?
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