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AM52 HGA

2002 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,366 mi
Last recorded122,366 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escape82,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HGA
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 122,366 miles

Front Oil leak engine very oily ()

Front left and right front lower wishbones rear bushes deteriated

Rear Oil leak rear diff leaking oil ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 122,319 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rotted away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Front Oil leak engine very oily ()

Front left and right front lower wishbones rear bushes deteriated

Rear Oil leak rear diff leaking oil ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,140 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,071 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,340 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,614 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,596 miles

damage to front windscreen

engine and gearbox damp with oil

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to front windscreen

engine and gearbox damp with oil

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs looking worn and corroded

very slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,731 miles

front tyres wearing close to legal limits

n/s headlamp secured by cable ties

side repeters not fitted fronts are just visable

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 HGA is a 2002 Ford Escape in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGA, 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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AM52 HGA is a 2002 Ford Escape, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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