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AE55 YVU

2006 Ford Escape

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,036 mi
Last recorded103,036 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Escape58,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 YVU
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,036 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 102,905 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,924 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner and outer cv boots leaking grease

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise to get small chip in the windshield repaired before spreads

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,065 miles

screen cracked just outside drivers view

Fail 1 Feb 2011 73,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

screen cracked just outside drivers view

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,915 miles

windscreen damaged but out of swept area

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,321 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 36,141 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

parking brake needs adjustment

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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AE55 YVU is a 2006 Ford Escape in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,274 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 AE55 YVU, 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 20 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 YVU registered?

AE55 YVU is a 2006 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE55 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 YVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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