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DC61 AKV

2012 Ford Escape

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,547 mi
Last recorded97,547 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Escape68,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC61 AKV
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 97,547 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,126 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 69,149 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,631 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 34,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,347 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 53,286 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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DC61 AKV is a 2012 Ford Escape in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC61 AKV, 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.

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What year was DC61 AKV registered?

DC61 AKV is a 2012 Ford Escape, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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