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AM52 HBG

2003 Ford Escape

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Escape120,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HBG
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2010 124,761 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 124,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 111,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2009 111,674 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,999 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 99,971 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 99,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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AM52 HBG is a 2003 Ford Escape in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 AM52 HBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM52 HBG registered?

AM52 HBG is a 2003 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 HBG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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