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AF53 DSO

2003 Ford Escape

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,294 mi
Last recorded132,294 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Escape120,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 DSO
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 132,294 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,501 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 125,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 122,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 117,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 117,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 109,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 109,988 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AF53 DSO is a 2003 Ford Escape in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 120,915 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 AF53 DSO, 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 23 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 DSO registered?

AF53 DSO is a 2003 Ford Escape, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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