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AE57 UGS

2008 Ford Escape

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,270 mi
Last recorded138,270 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Escape90,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 UGS
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 133,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 119,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,507 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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 damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,868 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 75,868 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,896 miles

Oil leak

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 UGS is a 2008 Ford Escape in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGS, 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.

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What year was AE57 UGS registered?

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

Is AE57 UGS safe to buy?

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