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LK08 AOZ

2008 Ford Escape

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,587 mi
Last recorded134,587 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Escape90,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 AOZ
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 134,587 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Surface rust under-side of chassis

Fail 10 Feb 2025 134,587 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,351 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 133,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 132,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 132,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 130,873 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 130,873 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 201,625 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 201,625 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 189,795 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 189,795 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 173,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 173,656 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 154,534 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 154,534 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 137,034 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 137,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 123,691 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 97,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,455 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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LK08 AOZ is a 2008 Ford Escape in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 90,516 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 LK08 AOZ, 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 18 years old, this Ford Escape is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK08 AOZ registered?

LK08 AOZ is a 2008 Ford Escape, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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