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AE05 VCX

2005 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,015 mi
Last recorded124,015 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Escape58,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VCX
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,779 miles

Battery light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,166 miles

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)

Rear exhaust support broken

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,058 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 92,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,786 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking inner

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,241 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,592 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 VCX is a 2005 Ford Escape in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VCX, 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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What year was AE05 VCX registered?

AE05 VCX is a 2005 Ford Escape, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is AE05 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 VCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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