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AM51 SVJ

2001 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,495 mi
Last recorded138,495 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escape87,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 SVJ
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 138,495 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 138,484 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 138,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2011 123,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 115,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,143 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 104,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 94,151 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,151 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 87,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,198 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 79,846 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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AM51 SVJ is a 2001 Ford Escape in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 87,612 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 AM51 SVJ, 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 25 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 SVJ registered?

AM51 SVJ is a 2001 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AM51 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 SVJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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