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BW63 RCU

2014 Ford Escape

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,909 mi
Last recorded138,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Escape65,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW63 RCU
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 138,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 137,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working in bumper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,199 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 126,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wiring damage (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides below 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 119,077 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Both Sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides below 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle shows 23% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 112,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle shows 23% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides ( inner edges ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 106,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides ( inner edges ) (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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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BW63 RCU is a 2014 Ford Escape in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2014 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 65,418 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 BW63 RCU, 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 12 years old, this Ford Escape is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW63 RCU registered?

BW63 RCU is a 2014 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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