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AY57 RPU

2008 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,706 mi
Last recorded143,706 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Escape90,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 RPU
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 143,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 143,706 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 132,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 121,282 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,135 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,135 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 98,669 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 84,781 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AY57 RPU is a 2008 Ford Escape in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 90,516 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 AY57 RPU, 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 18 years old, this Ford Escape is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY57 RPU registered?

AY57 RPU is a 2008 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AY57 RPU safe to buy?

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