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AM51 XMC

2002 Ford Escape

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,270 mi
Last recorded143,270 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escape82,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 XMC
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 143,270 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 143,191 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 130,907 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 130,730 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2016 107,090 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 107,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 97,619 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 97,483 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,435 miles

N/S REPEATER NOT WORKING BUT HAS RAP ROUND H/LIGHT

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,362 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,485 miles

EML ON

Fail 25 Jun 2013 74,434 miles

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.

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 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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What year was AM51 XMC registered?

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

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