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AM51 UNW

2002 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,630 mi
Last recorded96,630 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Escape82,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UNW
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 96,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

an individual bulb not working in centre stop lamp cluster.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front antiroll bar links have play

rear fog light works in conjunction with front fog lights

Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front antiroll bar links have play

rear fog light works in conjunction with front fog lights

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,299 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UNW is a 2002 Ford Escape in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AM51 UNW, 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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What year was AM51 UNW registered?

AM51 UNW is a 2002 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 UNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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