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AM52 NDL

2003 Ford Escape

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,189 mi
Last recorded154,189 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Escape120,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 NDL
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 154,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 148,891 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 148,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 144,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 144,172 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 139,422 miles

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 NDL is a 2003 Ford Escape in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NDL, 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.

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What year was AM52 NDL registered?

AM52 NDL is a 2003 Ford Escape, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AM52 NDL safe to buy?

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