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Q390UAV

2012 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2012 Ford Escape68,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ390UAV
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light on

oil leak

rear axle leaking

Pass 29 Feb 2016 109,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

check engine light on

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 109,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

check engine light on

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,301 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 100,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,081 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 79,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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Q390UAV is a 2012 Ford Escape in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Q390UAV, 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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Q390UAV is a 2012 Ford Escape, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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