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AE51 BHA

2001 Ford Escape

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

66,681 mi
Last recorded66,681 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escape87,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BHA
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,681 miles

Child seats prevent proper inspection of rear seatbelts

N/S rear tyre valve perishing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S rear tyre perishing

O/S rear wheel arch heavily corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,191 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,880 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat prevents proper inspection of rear seat belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure balljoint loose in arm (2.4.G.3a)

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat prevents proper inspection of rear seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of first silencer (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,091 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on inner wall (2008)

Front O/S disc corroded on inner face

Fail 1 Sep 2014 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished on inner wall (2008)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front O/S disc corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 55,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,380 miles

N/S Rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S Rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,391 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,734 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,360 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,360 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Off side front inner drive shaft boot insure

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,831 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,879 miles

*OFF SIDE DRIVE SHAFT INNER BOOT INSECURE *

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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AE51 BHA is a 2001 Ford Escape in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2001 Ford Escape, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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