MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low need attention (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust bracket broken not connected but exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed inside tailgate (1.9.2c)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure inside tailgate (1.9.2a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very dangerous (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low need attention (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust bracket broken not connected but exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Diff oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear diff oil leak
EML on
Exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML ON
EXHAUST CLAMP INSECURE
EXHAUST DETERIATED
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S REPEATER NOT WORKING BUT HAS RAP ROUND H/LIGHT
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
N/S REPEATER NOT WORKING BUT HAS RAP ROUND H/LIGHT
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
EML ON
Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escape?
Based on 2,747 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AM51 XMC is a 2002 Ford Escape in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XMC, 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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AM51 XMC is a 2002 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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