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AE57 UEN

2008 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,426 mi
Last recorded109,426 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Escape90,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 UEN
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,426 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,426 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,237 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 99,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 87,389 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres begining to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,389 miles

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

both rear tyres begining to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,328 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 8 Nov 2011 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 24 Dec 2010 59,127 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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AE57 UEN is a 2008 Ford Escape in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AE57 UEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE57 UEN?

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What year was AE57 UEN registered?

AE57 UEN is a 2008 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE57 UEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 UEN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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