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FA52 ZDV

2003 Ford Escape

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,341 mi
Last recorded164,341 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Escape120,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZDV
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 164,341 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Handbrake cables corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil low

Rear Lower Fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2025 164,341 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket broken front. Rear silencer not attached to rubber. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Handbrake cables corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil low

Rear Lower Fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 3 May 2024 160,499 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 160,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 155,034 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 155,034 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 153,926 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

oil leak from rear differiential.

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2022 153,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

oil leak from rear differiential.

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2021 151,745 miles

Both sills corroded

Both sills to floor corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 146,674 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 146,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 144,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,984 miles

All tyres split and perished, no visible cord

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension bushes perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,315 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 141,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 138,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 138,063 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,943 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 109,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,273 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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FA52 ZDV is a 2003 Ford Escape in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 120,915 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 FA52 ZDV, 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 23 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA52 ZDV is a 2003 Ford Escape, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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