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AE54 YBW

2005 Ford Escape

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,695 mi
Last recorded122,695 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Escape58,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 YBW
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2012 118,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 26 Apr 2012 117,978 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to become unbonded

Pass 27 May 2011 105,242 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 105,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2011 104,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 88,630 miles

abs light was on when vehicale was drove in went out and stayed out when car was driven out

Pass 15 May 2009 69,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,891 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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AE54 YBW is a 2005 Ford Escape in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE54 YBW, 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 AE54 YBW registered?

AE54 YBW is a 2005 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 YBW safe to buy?

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