MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S inner face of discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S inner face of discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front tyres worn inner edges
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear diff leaking oil
exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still fully supported
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front tyres worn inner edges
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear diff leaking oil
exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still fully supported
Front section of exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front section of exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
o/s rear view mirror glass cracked
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear view mirror glass cracked
windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror
Crack in windowscreen above interor mirror but not in drivers view
Exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Crack in windowscreen above interor mirror but not in drivers view
Exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs pitted, corroded and wearin thin
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F abs ring tooth missing
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs pitted, corroded and wearin thin
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F abs ring tooth missing
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front+rear fog lamps operated on same switch
n/s front seat belt retraction mechanism slightly weak
power steering fluid low level in resivior
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front+rear fog lamps operated on same switch
n/s front seat belt retraction mechanism slightly weak
power steering fluid low level in resivior
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
minor scratches in windscreen.
o/s/f tyre side wall perished.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
minor scratches in windscreen.
o/s/f tyre side wall perished.
noisy/dry track rod end no play detected lh front
oil leak from engine
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escape?
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AE51 BCY is a 2001 Ford Escape in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2001 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 87,612 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 AE51 BCY, 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 25 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE51 BCY is a 2001 Ford Escape, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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