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X808 VGC

2001 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,544 mi
Last recorded44,544 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escape87,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 VGC
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2010 44,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 26,146 miles

engine management light staying on

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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X808 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escape in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X808 VGC, 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 X808 VGC registered?

X808 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X808 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X808 VGC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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