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AE08 PYS

2008 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,753 mi
Last recorded41,753 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2008 Ford Escape90,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 PYS
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

part of high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2012 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,818 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 29,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,400 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 21,400 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AE08 PYS is a 2008 Ford Escape in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 90,516 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 AE08 PYS, 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 18 years old, this Ford Escape is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 PYS registered?

AE08 PYS is a 2008 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE08 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 PYS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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