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AF02 HDC

2002 Ford Escape

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,534 mi
Last recorded124,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escape82,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HDC
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 124,534 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 124,331 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 117,395 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 117,395 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

coolant expantion tank top does not seal

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,593 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 110,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 99,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 99,799 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 91,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,017 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 85,928 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 68,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,581 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AF02 HDC is a 2002 Ford Escape in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 82,256 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 AF02 HDC, 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 24 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF02 HDC is a 2002 Ford Escape, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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