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AM53 GDE

2004 Ford Escape

Blue Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,769 mi
Last recorded117,769 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Escape65,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 GDE
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,310 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 111,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 108,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,750 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2013 102,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

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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AM53 GDE is a 2004 Ford Escape in Blue with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,374 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 AM53 GDE, 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 22 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM53 GDE registered?

AM53 GDE is a 2004 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 GDE safe to buy?

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