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X703 MJE

2001 Ford Escape

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,916 mi
Last recorded139,916 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escape87,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 MJE
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 139,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 139,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 123,670 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

wipers poor

Pass 28 Sep 2011 111,570 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 111,570 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 95,973 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust front pipe in poor condition may need changing soon

Fail 12 May 2009 95,973 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust front pipe in poor condition may need changing soon

Pass 22 Apr 2008 85,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,085 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 78,072 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,705 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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X703 MJE is a 2001 Ford Escape in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 87,612 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 X703 MJE, 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 25 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X703 MJE registered?

X703 MJE is a 2001 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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