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AY62 FDF

2012 Ford Escape

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,715 mi
Last recorded178,715 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Escape68,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FDF
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 178,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 178,405 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 172,900 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 172,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 167,085 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 159,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 153,529 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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AY62 FDF is a 2012 Ford Escape in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 68,368 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 AY62 FDF, 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 14 years old, this Ford Escape is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY62 FDF registered?

AY62 FDF is a 2012 Ford Escape, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is AY62 FDF safe to buy?

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