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AE66 GNK

2017 Ford Escape

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Escape49,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 GNK
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 141,876 miles

under trays

Fail 28 May 2026 141,876 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays

Pass 7 May 2025 124,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 113,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 98,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 98,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55r17 99v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55r17 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 83,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 82,735 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 64,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2020 50,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,149 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

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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AE66 GNK is a 2017 Ford Escape in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 49,958 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 AE66 GNK, 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 9 years old, this Ford Escape is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE66 GNK registered?

AE66 GNK is a 2017 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is AE66 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 GNK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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