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BW54 YDK

2005 Ford Escape

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,398 mi
Last recorded124,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Escape58,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 YDK
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,398 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 105,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 26 Oct 2023 105,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi pipe frayed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexable pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,048 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

all under body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,879 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 101,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,855 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,843 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,407 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,693 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,693 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BW54 YDK is a 2005 Ford Escape in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 58,754 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 BW54 YDK, 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 21 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW54 YDK registered?

BW54 YDK is a 2005 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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